The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 67,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) B3 S Cabrio
€ 67,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the B3 S Cabrio.
B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
70.2 in
Width
69.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.5 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
180.3 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.84 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
E93
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
355 hp
301 hp
B3 S Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Cabrio

Performance

B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
174 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
11.46 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
20 mpg
B3 S Cabrio
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
332 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
332 mi
B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
223.5 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
B3 S Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data