Hey M340i and M3, hold my beer! BMW Alpina B3 GT driving REVIEW

[@autogefuehl]

►Shop for merchandise: autogefuehl.shop/ ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Also subscribe to our KZbin shorts channel: www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nKf4uih6yhnaMsi=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 This is our in-depth review of the BMW Alpina B3 GT. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

[@rampanttwattery4844]

So it’s better looking than the M3, more comfortable AND cheaper. Lovely. I’ll take a Touring version in dark green with caramel leather.

[@cannyscott]

Nice colour choices 👍🏻

[@CasparPietersen]

The B3 GT and B5 GT are going to be the pinnacle of Alpina/BMW. Its all downhill from here im afraid.

[@seansiew5629]

True, they would be going to the level of a full fledged luxury brand to fight Maybach

[@CasparPietersen]

@@seansiew5629 what? What makes you say that, Alpina is a performance brand not a luxury brand. BMW already has a Maybach competitor, it's called Rolls Royce. I say that this is peak Alpina because all the new BMW designs suck.

[@Johnny91832]

​@@CasparPietersenmaybach? Rolls Royce competitor? The two are in completely different price segments

[@waserdert6259]

​​@@CasparPietersenBMW has recently put out a statement about Alpina stating it's move towards the upper market with a totally new 7 series Alpina model. RR Ghost is to be cancelled after it's current generation for it to be replaced by an Alpina 7 series which will directly compete with any Maybach S class, leaving the further upper ultra luxury market for the only car available in it's segment, Phantom/Phantom Electric.

[@jimboh.2654]

They still make awesome b7, x7b etc

[@dusandestanovic5884]

I would seriously take it, this is a masterpiece, I respected the back seats while watching the review.

[@terokaakinen7061]

Looks wayyy better than the beaver M3...

[@salamov963]

You cant afford both of them anyways why would it matter.

[@lptomtom]

This doesn't make any sense... you only have opinions on things you can afford? You wouldn't say anything about the design of a new supercar, or a celebrity's mansion, or a gaudy Saudi private jet all decked in gold?

[@RobertBentley-qe3uk]

I'm not sure why the "beaver" gets so much hate. I love it and think it sets them apart from the other models

[@weblogic7723]

yeah M3 is damn fucking ugly.. it's like having to put a paper bag on someone's head while riding them

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Yeah, the M3 front grille is an eyesore!

[@cooldriveone]

Do more Alpina's! If you want a good BMW buy an Alpina

[@fahedsayed2201]

they are definitely good but not easy to sell.

[@autogefuehl]

Data & facts: BMW Alpina B3 GT (available as sedan and Touring) Exterior with special paint work offerings custom bumper length 4,73 m 186“ 20“ golden forged wheel Alpina sports suspension with Eibach springs custom black diffusor Standard interior PerformTex (microfibre) in black 3,0 l R6 529 hp AWD (730 Nm) M3 S58 engine, different turbos, gearbox, exhaust 0-100 km/h 3,4 s (M340i 374 hp 4,4 s; M3 Competition 530 hp 3,5 s 650 Nm) Vmax 308 km/h dome struts Price 102.000 Euro, fully specced 127.000 Euro (M340i 76.000 Euro M3 Competition AWD: 105.000 Euro) Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@PratabAli]

With all these autogefuhl reviews dropping in the last couple of days. I'm binge watching them all. I ❤ this channel.

[@autogefuehl]

00:00 Alpina B3 GT facelift 01:24 Wheels and suspension 04:02 Engine, power and sound 06:41 20-spoke design 07:33 Interior quality 08:42 Seats and comfort 10:00 Cockpit 12:18 Driver POV 13:01 Rear seats 14:03 Trunk / boot 15:12 Launch Control and racing 20:43 Daily driving 30:40 Price 31:41 The future of Alpina #AlpinaB3 #BMWAlpina

[@mariozhang7905]

I like the fact, that they now use the m sport exterior and customized it 👍

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

A really interesting review. As a last ICE before we are all in EVs this really hits the spot. Inline six and Alpina customisation produces something classy and fast. At €125k it is worth the money especially as there will not be too many others on the road. A grown up boy racer for those who have got over their mid life crisis, chest wig, and medallions. What fun.

[@ianguerilla]

EVs doesn’t have that room of dominance in the market anymore , ICE is here to stay unless they find another way to harvest lithium

[@boboiboy9350]

@@ianguerillareally hope so. I can still accept hybridization. Hopefully not EV. Its too much of a burden to own one knowing everything so far from the other owner

[@jarlerlandsen4853]

Thank you for - finally - making a review on a BMW ALPINA 😀 As always great video! Greetings from Norway 🇧🇻😊

[@umbrollo]

This is a rare video. I don’t see anyone making B3 GT Videos. Very nice indeed

[@autogefuehl]

thanks keep tuning in !

[@atom999]

B3 gt any day over the M3 if you like to keep your cars for a while and like something unique and very special. M3 if you lease and want the newest and fastest, but also look at me car

[@yvindbrandslet7339]

Love this car. Thank you for perfect reviews. Followed you for years. 👌

[@jeremyjs8863]

Great review. Always loved the Alpina take on BMWs

[@alexeyp8864]

Awesome car and great review, thanks Thomas )

[@faheemabbas3965]

I’m mad that they don’t sell this in America.

[@gregorygant4242]

They sell it in other countries like Japan why ?

[@samuelreid603]

I was looking for this one the website as soon as I got done...🥲🥲😰😥😢😢😭

[@gregorygant4242]

Nice car , those wheels are to die for Alpina classic 20 spoke , love them ! Love that nice thick steering wheel too. This seems more like a fast cruiser than a track handling car like the M3 is . Is the top speed of this ALPINA B3 GT greater than that of the M3 ? Super review of a high class vehicle ! I think it was smart that BMW purchased Alpina very smart decision. Bis bald Thomas !

[@weirdshibainu]

The Alpina is the perfect build out of all BMWs. I'd love to drive this cross country

[@goranj8744]

I’ve always felt that Alpina is old money, and BMW M is new money. It has so much class all over, where an M3 is just in your face. This is my dad dream car, whilst I’m driving a G20 330i LCI… Ok, let’s get to work!

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey Thomas nice review amazing B3 gt worth the money better pay alpina compare m3 I always love alpina no noise outside best aerodynamics flat stability and low rpm very fast and 30-70 AWD amazing alpina

[@pete6705]

That looks awesome. Wish this was in the US

[@tomfranquelli2884]

Love it inside and out. Engine, ethos, everything. I do wish there was some of the Alpina green stitching on the inside (and that it was sold in America and that I could afford it if it was).

[@Roddy_Zeh]

I'd gladly take one of these over an M3, even the Competition or CS.

[@andrewhurstcars]

Absolutely ideal car 👌🏻

[@barryfastcars25]

Why oh why can't BMW/M/Alpina offer a normal gauges option in the screen. Just simple classic round white on black or orange on black gauges. It is unacceptable to force us to re orient gauge reading.

[@Zeeraha]

B3 GT Alpina is something like M350i would be if it existed, with the comfort options, broader rims and wider tire sections, which customers were always asking for, but BMW never wanted to offer.

[@slicklace]

This is the first good looking Alpina I have seen. I always thought they looked like an old man’s car. The M3 grill has grown on me and overall I prefer the M3 aggressive looks but this is a gorgeous car!

[@jugobetrugo4168]

Thomas, you are the best!

[@vladniculescu979]

Super video . Congrats !

[@GreaterManchester1]

I had looked at the Alpina B3 touring before going for the M3 touring this summer, the two Alpinas that I test drove were great cars but it just didn’t feel that special and have the same gearknob, seats etc as my 71 plate M340i. In fact for me they felt like a M340i with better suspension The main reason that I opted for the M3 Touring and not an Alpina B3 Touring was that on test drives both the Alpina B3’s were laggy/ slight pause before picking up and certainly not instant as the M3. It’s a personal choice at the end of the day but for me it’s M3 touring every day of the week.

[@tbg3004]

Do the D3 or XD3 next!

[@samly1762]

Yes please

[@umbrollo]

Great video. Amazing car. It’s just such a sweet spot. Thinking man’s BMW

[@tepes141]

The new GT range from Alpina is so exciting and exclusive! So many ways to customise the interior, top performance and still lower prices than the counterpart M models! And let's not forget about B4 GT GranCoupe! 🤩💪

[@anthonysnook1098]

Thomas, a bit disappointing: I expected you to be more enthusiastic about this car. But you couldn't really test it on those roads. I've owned three Alpinas so far and they are the most capable cars on the road, offering performance, ride comfort and handling beyond most other brands costing twice as much. Please test either a D3 or B3 Touring in Germany and take them up to 300kph/180mph; even you will be suitably impressed.

[@logistics321]

Pro Channel 👍🏻

[@autogefuehl]

🙌

[@lbc38]

Please review the 992 base carrera without options thanks

[@NotJanine777]

Lovely car - the perfect combination of comfort, luxury and sportiness. Far more appealing than the M3, in fact, unless you are going to regularly track-it, I don't know why anyone would consider an M3 over this.

[@victortaveira8271]

Price tag, normally alpina costs a lot more and comes with leather all around, customized interior, torquier tuning of BMW engines, more comfortable ride and adequate gearing for autobahning

[@ThatOneEditor786]

The g20/g80 on steroids

[@aor3200]

That looks so nice. As pre-LCI G20 owner this is very tempting but price will be mad. I confirm that steering feel. It is most problematic in highway driving because center is so numb. You , kind to need adjust steering wheel all the time little bit. Our 2006 renault has better steering.

[@kornonacob]

Beautiful...i get this instead now

[@ericcarson342]

An Alpina B3 Wagon or Sedan would be my dream car. In the U.S. we've only got the B7. And M Cars.

[@ryans7097]

Awesome car feel like Alpina nails the classy and sporty look.

[@aitorcristianraposeiras4882]

Really nice car! I have several questions, that I don't know if you know: Alpina doesn't sell in Spain, what could happen with warranty in countries like this? The 4 series Grand Coupe doesn't include the M440d but Alpina has the D4S. Is the Alpina so much different compared to a regular 3/4 series, to make an effort and pay 10-15% more?

[@trevorleggo1777]

If I had the money, it would be this vehicle in Touring, superb.

[@ashliehiggins]

It'll be a sad day the day Alpina's stop coming with a bespoke Alpina VIN.

[@정민준-j7y]

알피나는 튠을 과하게 하지 않아서 좋음. 앞뒤 깔끔한 마무리와 오랜 전통의 휠 디자인, 그리고 4발 머플러까지.. 최고임!

[@vollcare4076]

I think the Alpina gearbox is an ZF8HP76 which is also used in other 6 cylinder 3-series such like the 330d or M3 2:42 Also the M3 (6 cylinder) still has this kind of big shift leaver 10:32

[@Ryan-rp1es]

Alpina out here doing what bmw should have! Too freakin bad we don’t get this in US. Also that’s a crazy amount of wheel weights 😅

[@БрэдПитт-в8л]

This should be a true M3, they just made it, very cool!

[@fahedsayed2201]

now this is a real beauty. just wow

[@TheBarts27]

Alpina are the better BMW's at this moment. Better looks and appearance. Don't like gold wheels but in other colour setup it would be great. The grey Touring at 6.41m (with black leather interior) would be my pick. Epic car!

[@fartamplifer]

I wish we got these in North America. I'd much rather have one of these as opposed to a M3. The front end is much better looking and it's much better suited to daily street driving.

[@Werry_Rang]

I love those Alpina wheels

[@DonnyGT]

This is fantastic!!!!!

[@אלִיהו-ז8ס]

3:24 😂😂Thomas !

[@blazinmark1]

This review is literally the reason I chose an M550i 3 years ago over an M5. V8 530 HP and very punchy at low RPM's... Today I swapped my M550 for a 20204 X5 50E. Definitely, a BMW driver for life!

[@giggity1144]

Are you from the future?

[@JBrown-go8ru]

Dang, 18,179 years ahead of the current X5!

[@blazinmark1]

😂 I’ll leave the comment up at this point lol

[@blazinmark1]

@@fahedsayed2201 my screen went blank 8 months in… Went to dealer, they replaced it… Other than that, absolutely nothing. I fill up once every 3 months, so that’s something new 😊 (Especially coming out of an M550i which gets 14 mpgs on a good day in NYC) I’ll tell you this much, the stock air suspension makes the ride feel like an X7. You have the torque and hp of the M550i (almost) I can’t recommend it enough!!!

[@aleksanderszymanowski6631]

The ultimate sleeper

[@jissanhuq3792]

Alipnas are always so gorgeous. I wish BMW would offer similar ground effects nowadays.

[@gianlucapanzeri9411]

❤ gear lever ❤

[@OurielOttaviani]

Should've had Sreten(M359) as a guest 😁

[@ryu411]

Words cannot be constructed and strung in a cohesive sentences to describe how envious I am that North America does not get this gorgeous vehicle…

[@gtboard]

M3 GT over M3 CS it also so much better looking.

[@ZhakariasGarcia]

Would love to see an alpina B2 the 240i is a great GT but with the s58 it would be perfect

[@primozstubicar8299]

crazy crazy car, love it, best of the best

[@Ivanstrong2701]

Hi Thomas 👋🏻 You are the best! Could you please rank BMWs by steering feel from worse to the best. Because I have f30 and I am not satisfied with steering feel. I think that E90 has better steering feel.

[@Lasergun74]

So this will be the last “pre-merge” Alpina model, interesting. It will get very valuable in a few years, like AMGs of the pre-merge era

[@hardykornfeld1733]

Would have been my next car, but from what I've read these will not be imported to America :(

[@joyj1461]

How does this compare to an Audi RS4 in terms of refinement and comfort since Audi and Alpina are certainly for focused on those aspects?

[@FeN1xDD]

That's a bad news for Alpina fans. It was always great to see that "outsourced" vision of Alpina. They stand for it. So not a fan of BMW rights on Alpina now.

[@vollcare4076]

Why did Alpina chose an M340 as base model since they anyway removed everything M340i specific: N58 and also Automatic gearing had been removed to put the S58 power train in the chassi

[@glc-vt3yq]

Amazing ALPINA❤

[@davidnjuguna9477]

@4:40 With those struts for extra rigidity, why not just use the already rigid chassis from the M3 rather than the M340i? It looks stunning though!

[@vollcare4076]

Is the spring rate softer or harder as the one in the M340i ? 2:03

[@ppaprok1]

And what about Alpina B4 GrandCoupe GT? Is it the same principle in comparison to BMW 440i GrandCoupe?

[@samuelreid603]

sooo can you import one of these or is it illegal??? 🤔🤔

[@Youppp]

I don't think Alpina has moved on enough, with its old-style decals. I think Alpina needs to be brought up to date. The spoked wheels are so old hat.

[@erezyoal]

What is the GT mark ?

[@JohnnyJPPC]

Want to see more Alpina car videos

[@mrnavaperez]

I would expect an Alpina logo on the hood and trunk. Is there a reason that is no longer done?

[@100M2B]

Is it coming to the US as well?

[@IanLeemusique]

probably not

[@alexandercura1523]

We wish!!

[@Kol2388]

Normal grill and beautiful car.

[@fairbourne]

With my imaginary money, I’m buying a B3 GT Touring in metallic green. Just about the perfect car for me.

[@MrMH72]

Are there fog/condense in the right headlight seen from the front?

[@jbrat4313]

Wow, that's a nice car!

[@KarmaticEvolution]

4:35 What is that color matched thing under the hood? Wonder what purpose it serves.

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

Which one?

[@KarmaticEvolution]

@@vladislavdimitrov4646 Look around 4:59, there is a purple thing on the underside of the hood.

[@OK-zm8qe]

German saying „hold my beer“ hits different

[@donielhiert4325]

Do the alpine b4 gran coupé, next

[@bananasinpyamas9005]

Holy-MF-Hell...

[@Daytona53]

Alpina is undisputed.

[@boopadin]

10:10 - 10:15 it looks like the CF above the centre vent is already breaking apart.

[@10jmsoccer]

I miss the blue analogue dials you would get with Alpina cars. I hate the cheap screens

[@SaadyAb]

It’s all great but at $181,000, I’m not sure who would buy this over a 911. That price is insane for a BMW 3 series

[@Cernold]

The M3 that never was, but meant to be and look normal

[@dusandestanovic5884]

The transmission story, enough said.

[@1petulko]

Is that a condensation in left headlight already?

[@olafhermans]

crazy that the best steering car brand lost its steering feel

[@DiegoPerincel]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@Kudosfromamsterdam]

I cried at first when I saw the M3/M4 nose, but now I… ahem… prefer it over the standard nose.. #dontshootmeplease

[@No_Name_FR]

My favorite car