The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 64,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.27 %

General
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.29 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 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
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data