The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 130,000
€ 52,000
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CRT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S
55.7
71.5
78.9
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.7 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
181.7
107.3
176
181.7 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.58 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S
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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S
180 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
308 mi
Range
337 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
