The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 36,400
BMW 325i (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 36,800
 ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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, but the BMW 325i is 0.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 325i
ALPINA D3 DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 325i (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
ALPINA D3 DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 325i (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

BMW 325i
ALPINA D3 DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

BMW 325i
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 325i
544 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 325i
136.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data