The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 71,800
€ 58,600
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 3.9 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1424
1877
2037
1428
1811
2011
1877 mm
Width
1811 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1424 mm
Height
1428 mm
2812
4671
2810
4632
4671 mm
Length
4632 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.92 %
General
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F80
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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3.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.81 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.75 kg/bhp
4.81 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
53 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
424 mi
Range
668 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
