The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 40,900
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d Touring
€ 69,700
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700

ⓘ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 Touring is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.8 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
178.2 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.28 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
194 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
19.04 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
37 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
484 mi
BMW 325d Touring
601 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
129.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft