The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 67,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 51,200
 BMW 330d Convertible DPF Automatic (07 - 07) BMW 330d Convertible DPF
€ 67,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,200

ⓘ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 length and width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible is 0.4 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
54.1
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible DPF Automatic (07 - 07)
70.2
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.5 in
Height
54.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible DPF Automatic (07 - 07)
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 Convertible DPF
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
BMW 330d Convertible DPF Automatic (07 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
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 330d Convertible DPF
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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
355 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Convertible DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
174 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Convertible DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
512 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
512 mi
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
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).
152.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
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