The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 38,700
€ 36,800
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 length and width, but the BMW 325xi is 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 DPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.71 %
General
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
395 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
