The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 42,900

€ 41,900

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 325i Touring is 0.6 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178.2
108.7
178.8
178.2 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
621 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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