The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)
€ 60,100
€ 89,900
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé.
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
54
70.1
78
54.9
70.2
78
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54 in
Height
54.9 in
107.5
176.9
108.7
182
176.9 in
Length
182 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.48 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
402 hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
8.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
