The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 130,000
€ 61,200
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower.
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.7
71.5
78.9
56
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 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 S Bi-Turbo
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S 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-K30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
180 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
308 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S 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
