The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 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
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.03 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
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 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
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

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data