The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 70,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 46,500
 BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 320d Cabrio
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500

ⓘ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 width and height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible is 1.7 inches longer.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 320d Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 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 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 320d Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.41 %
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 320d 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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 320d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N54-K30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
395 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Cabrio
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 320d Cabrio
185 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
10.3 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 320d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 320d 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
632 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
632 mi
BMW 320d 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 320d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 320d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
739 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data