The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 41,400
€ 56,200
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d Touring is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
56.3
71.3
80
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.7 in
110.6
182
107.3
176.3
182 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.92 %
General
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
F31
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
215 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
332 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
148 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
16.56 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
46 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
334 mi
BMW 325d Touring
695 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
104.9 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
