The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 48,800
 ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 Competition Package is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 5.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
73.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
183.9 in
Length
176 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.95 %
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data