The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 37,600

€ 72,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘ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 Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
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
55.8 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 Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3472 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.63 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.15 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
26 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
426 mi
Range
466 mi
BMW 325i Touring
426 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
174.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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