The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 57,900
€ 117,600
€ 57,900
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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3 CS.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
56
71.5
79.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
400 mi
Range
439 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
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
185.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 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
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
