The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 36,800
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325i
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

ⓘ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 an inch shorter and 0 inches lower.
BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
154 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data