The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 70,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 55,100
 BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 430i Cabrio
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 430i Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
55.1
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
182 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %
BMW 430i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
N54-K30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
395 hp
249 hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 430i Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
10.3 lb/hp
16.65 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 430i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
583 mi
BMW 430i 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 430i 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