The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 67,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.5 inches shorter and 2.6 inches narrower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.56 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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
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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
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 Competition Package

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data