The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
€ 37,600

€ 38,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 length and width, but the BMW 325i Touring is 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.5
71.5
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
178
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.53 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
M47

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.18 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.15 lb/hp
17.18 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
26 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
426 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 325i Touring
426 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
174.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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