The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,600

€ 77,600

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 325d Touring is 0.3 inches shorter.
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
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
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.38 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
215 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
332 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
148 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
16.77 lb/hp
9.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
49 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
738 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 325d Touring
738 mi
444 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
98.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft