The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M3 Competition Package is 1.5 inches longer and 2.6 inches wider.
BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
183.9 in
Length
182.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.56 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F80
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S 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-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
449 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data