The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 80,300

€ 72,900

€ 80,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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
73.9
80.2
56.3
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
110.7
183.9
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
3759 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.56 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

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
190 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Competition Package
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
424 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
472 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 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
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data