The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

€ 60,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 85,000
 BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.9 in
Height
53.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
180.3 in
Length
176.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.29 %
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
N54-K20
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

▶ REPLAY
10.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.15 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
329 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
403 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
183.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data