The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 69,800
 BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M3.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
182.4 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.48 %
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
N55-B30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
329 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data