The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 39,500

€ 72,600

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘ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 DPF is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.5
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
108.7
178
110.6
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.98 %

General
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
19.04 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
36 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
466 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
583 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
133.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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