The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 46,000
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW 325d and the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.34 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.76 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325d
53 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 325d
805 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
144 kWh
BMW 325d
90.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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