The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 66,000
€ 50,900
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 3.3
57
71.5
78.9
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
180.3
107.3
176
180.3 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 3.3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
General
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 3.3
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 3.3
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
316 mi
Range
334 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
235 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).
221.6 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
