The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 35,700

€ 75,800

€ 35,700
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 these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325d DPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.12 %

General
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
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 DPF
ALPINA B3 S 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
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
40 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
449 mi
BMW 325d DPF
642 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
121.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data