The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring DPF (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
€ 37,300
€ 50,600
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d Touring DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.8 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
178
107.3
176.3
178 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.42 %
General
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
194 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
18.92 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
39 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
353 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
632 mi
353 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
