The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 117,600

€ 36,800
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 ALPINA D3 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.1 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the BMW M3 CS.
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
1413
1817
2015
1424
1877
2037
1817 mm
Width
1877 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1413 mm
Height
1424 mm
2760
4520
2812
4671
4520 mm
Length
4671 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.05 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
E90
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
M47
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 bhp
454 bhp
BMW M3 CS
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
410 NM
600 NM
BMW M3 CS
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
148 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
7.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.66 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
7.41 kg/bhp
3.66 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
48 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M3 CS
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
642 mi
Range
439 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
445 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data