The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 67,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 50,200
 BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) BMW 325d Cabrio
€ 67,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible is 1.3 inches shorter.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 325d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
180.3 in
Length
181.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 325d Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 325d Cabrio
E93
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 325d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N54-K20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
355 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 325d Cabrio
174 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
11.46 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Cabrio
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d 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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 325d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data