The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 75,300
€ 85,000
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
54.1
71.9
79.7
53.7
70.1
78
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.1 in
Height
53.7 in
110.6
182.7
107.4
176.9
182.7 in
Length
176.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.04 %
General
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
F32
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
N55-B30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
434 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
487 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
▶ REPLAY
8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
8.59 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
30 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
329 mi
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
472 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
149.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
