The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘ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 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.15 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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
215 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
405 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data