The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 37,700
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

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 5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
183.9 in
Length
178.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.31 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)

General

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F80
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
174 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

 REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
111 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 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