The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 117,600

€ 57,900

€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.1
73.9
80.2
56
71.5
79.3
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
110.7
183.9
108.7
178
183.9 in
Length
178 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %

General
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F80
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 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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
174 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
439 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
400 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data