The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
183.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.33 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F80
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data