The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 41,100
BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW 325d and the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW 325d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.92 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
405 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data