The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 330d Convertible (09 - 10)

€ 67,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 50,700
 BMW 330d Convertible (09 - 10) BMW 330d Cabrio
€ 67,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible and the BMW 330d Cabrio are absolutely identical. Both are 180.3 inches long, 70.2 inches wide and 54.5 inches tall.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
54.5
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible (09 - 10)
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 330d Convertible (09 - 10)
108.7
180.3
180.3 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %
BMW 330d Convertible (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d 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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N54-K20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
355 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Cabrio
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
11.46 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 330d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 330d Cabrio
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
621 mi
BMW 330d 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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 330d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data