The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 117,600

€ 58,100

€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 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 D3 Bi-Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.48 %

General
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F80
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
174 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
10.77 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
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
703 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
ALPINA D3 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