The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 130,000
€ 61,800
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M3 CRT is 2.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.7
71.5
78.9
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
181.7
108.7
178.9
181.7 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.69 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
180 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
308 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
