The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M3.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182.2 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.12 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
N55-R20
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data