The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 69,800
€ 58,800
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M3 is 1.4 inches longer and an inch taller.
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
71.5
78.9
56
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
178.9
180.3 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
General
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
329 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
400 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
