BMW M3 vs Alpina D4 Biturbo Coupé
| Category | D4 Biturbo Coupé | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1700 / 3748 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 206 / 203 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €77,000 | €79,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | D4 Biturbo Coupé | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:41.33 | 1:40.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | D4 Biturbo Coupé | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.6 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.2 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.1 s | 15.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.0 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.2 s | 10.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.2 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | D4 Biturbo Coupé | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 278 kph (173 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.4 s @ 1581 ft | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 140 m (459 ft) | 136 m (445 ft) |
Summary
| Category | D4 Biturbo Coupé | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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