The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 40,100
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 325xi is an inch shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.09 %
General
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
426 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
