The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M4 Coupé M DKG (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 83,200
€ 50,000
€ 83,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M4 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
BMW M4 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
54.4
73.6
79.3
53.8
69.2
80.1
73.6 in
Width
69.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.4 in
Height
53.8 in
110.7
183.9
107.3
176.7
183.9 in
Length
176.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M4 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.17 %
General
BMW M4 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
F82
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M4 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
425 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M4 Coupé
425 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
406 lb‑ft
at 2350 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M4 Coupé
406 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
BMW M4 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M4 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
BMW M4 Coupé
8.66 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M4 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M4 Coupé
25 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
401 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW M4 Coupé
401 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
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).
206.5 kWh
BMW M4 Coupé
176.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
367 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M4 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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