The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé xDrive (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
€ 41,500
€ 66,300
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325i Coupé is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
BMW 325i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.5
70.2
78
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.9 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
182
180.3 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.03 %
General
BMW 325i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
E92
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
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-K30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
BMW 325i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
153 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
16.46 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
29 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
483 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
483 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
153.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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