The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 37,800
BMW 325d (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325d is 0.4 inches longer and 0 inches lower.
BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 325d (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.73 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.55 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 325d
41 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 325d
665 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.7 kWh
BMW 325d
117.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data