The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) B3 S Cabrio
€ 70,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The B3 S Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible.
B3 S Cabrio
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.2 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
176.7 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S Cabrio
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.19 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

B3 S Cabrio
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S Cabrio
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
24 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
403 mi
B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
403 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
183.8 kWh
B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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