The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 66,000
€ 36,800
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 BMW M3 is 6 cm longer and 3.4 cm taller.
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
1447
1817
2005
1413
1817
2015
1817 mm
Width
1817 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1413 mm
2761
4580
2760
4520
4580 mm
Length
4520 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.1 %
General
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
197 bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
410 NM
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
48 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
316 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
