The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 75,700
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 BMW M3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
183.9 in
Length
178.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data