The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 89,900
€ 60,100
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
54.9
70.2
78
54
70.1
78
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.9 in
Height
54 in
108.7
182
107.5
176.9
182 in
Length
176.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.48 %
General
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
N54-K30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
402 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
398 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
8.83 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
25 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
408 mi
Range
292 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
408 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
181.9 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
