The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 36,800

€ 67,900

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 325i is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.98 %

General
BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
154 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
490 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).
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).
144 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data