The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 117,600
 BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600

ⓘ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 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
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 CS
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.4 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
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 CS
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
174 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
439 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data