The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 64,200
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. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.27 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S 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-K30
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S 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
391 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
189.4 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 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S 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