The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
€ 70,600

€ 65,700

€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78
54.3
71.9
79.7
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
54.5 in
Height
54.3 in
108.7
182
110.6
182.7
182 in
Length
182.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.38 %

General
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N54-K30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
395 hp
345 hp
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
185 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
10.3 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
40 mpg
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
403 mi
Range
632 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
632 mi
D4 Bi-Turbo 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
739 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data