The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 38,700
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 inches lower.
BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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