The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,000

€ 59,900

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘ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 325xi Touring is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 325xi Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.8 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %

General
BMW 325xi Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.18 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.79 lb/hp
11.18 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
690 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
111 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft