The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 43,300
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
71.3
80
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
182.4 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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