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 2.4 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
57
71.5
78.9
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
178
180.3 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.09 %
General
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
V8 gasoline 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
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
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
