The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 42,900
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 325i Touring
€ 65,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325i Touring is 0.6 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
71.5
78.3
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
178.2 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
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 Touring
215 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 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
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft