The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 36,800
€ 66,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 D3 DPF is 2.4 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3
55.6
71.5
79.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.3
178 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.09 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
M47
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
316 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
235 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
