The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 67,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 60,600
 BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 435d Cabrio
€ 67,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 435d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
180.3 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.15 %
BMW 435d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
309 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
355 hp
309 hp
BMW 435d Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 435d Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 435d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
11.46 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW 435d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 435d Cabrio
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
621 mi
BMW 435d 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 435d Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data