The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,700
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘ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 DPF is an inch shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.84 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

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

Engine

BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
40 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 325d DPF
642 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
121.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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