The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,000
€ 40,100
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 325d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
178.9
178.4 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.79 %
General
BMW 325d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 325d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
