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 5.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 CS.
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
108.7
178
110.7
183.9
178 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.05 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
E90
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
M47
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
