The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 40,300

€ 74,700

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S 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
178.2
110.6
182.4
178.2 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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-B30

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

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.56 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
515 mi
Range
460 mi
BMW 325i Touring
515 mi
460 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
144 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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