The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 61,200
€ 130,000
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CRT
56
71.5
79.3
55.7
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
181.7
178.9 in
Length
181.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CRT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CRT
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CRT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
N54-K30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CRT
186 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
408 mi
Range
308 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
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).
240.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
