The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 CS is 1.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
183.9 in
Length
182.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.63 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

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
Rear-wheel drive
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
188 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data