The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 85,000
€ 61,200
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CSL is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
54.4
71.9
79.7
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
53.7 in
Height
54.4 in
107.4
176.9
110.6
182.7
176.9 in
Length
182.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.56 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
E46
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
329 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
