The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 117,600

€ 70,800

€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.1
73.9
80.2
55.5
71.3
79.2
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.1 in
Height
55.5 in
110.7
183.9
110.6
182.2
183.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.4 %

General
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F80
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
174 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data