The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 70,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) B3 S Cabrio
€ 70,600
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 S Bi-Turbo Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the B3 S Cabrio.
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
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 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
182 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.84 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

B3 S 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 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N54-K30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
395 hp
301 hp
B3 S Cabrio
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Cabrio

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 S 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 S 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 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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