The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 117,600
€ 47,800
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 5.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
54.9
68.5
76.3
73.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.1 in
Height
54.9 in
110.7
183.9
107.3
176
183.9 in
Length
176 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 3.3
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.65 %
General
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 3.3
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 3.3
174 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
439 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
