The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 68,000
€ 50,000
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
56.1
71
77.8
53.8
69.2
80.1
71 in
Width
69.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
56.1 in
Height
53.8 in
108.7
181.7
107.3
176.7
181.7 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.39 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
316 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
235 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
235 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
