The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 69,800
€ 70,800
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 is 5.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1447
1817
2005
1431
1811
2011
1817 mm
Width
1811 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1447 mm
Height
1431 mm
2761
4580
2810
4632
4580 mm
Length
4632 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2255 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.49 %
General
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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4.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.11 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M3
24 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
329 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
