The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
€ 61,800

€ 84,200

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,200
ⓘ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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
110.7
183.9
178.9 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.85 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
N54-K20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
384 mi
Range
449 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
449 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data