The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 69,800
€ 67,900
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
71.5
78.9
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
182.2
180.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
General
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
329 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
