The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 85,000
€ 50,000
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M3 CSL is just 0.4 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
1365
1780
1980
1367
1757
2035
1780 mm
Width
1757 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2035 mm
1365 mm
Height
1367 mm
2729
4492
2725
4488
4492 mm
Length
4488 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.48 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
E46
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.82 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
4.82 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
329 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 3
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
