The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 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 Competition Package
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
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
6-speed manual 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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 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
1080 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data