The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 70,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 58,700
 BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 435i Cabrio
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700

ⓘ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 435i Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435i Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435i 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 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
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 435i Cabrio
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.35 %
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435i 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 435i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
N54-K30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
395 hp
302 hp
BMW 435i Cabrio
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 435i Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435i Cabrio
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 435i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
10.3 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 435i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
BMW 435i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 435i Cabrio
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
472 mi
BMW 435i 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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 435i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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