The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 50,900
€ 66,000
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW M3.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
54.9
68.5
76.3
57
71.5
78.9
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
107.3
176
108.7
180.3
176 in
Length
180.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
S52-B33
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
334 mi
Range
316 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
235 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
