The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 50,900
€ 75,700
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
68.5 in
Width
73.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
107.3
176
110.7
183.9
176 in
Length
183.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
E46
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
S52-B33
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
406 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
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
334 mi
Range
449 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
