The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

€ 58,600
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 117,600
 BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600

ⓘ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 D3 Bi-Turbo is 1.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
F30
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
N57-D30
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
171 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

▶ REPLAY
10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
439 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data