The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 38,700
€ 50,900
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.9 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
178
107.3
176
178 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
General
BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
395 mi
Range
334 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
