The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Edition 99 Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 55,000
€ 96,100
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
B3 S Cabrio
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
53.2
69.2
80.1
54.3
71.9
79.7
69.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
53.2 in
Height
54.3 in
107.3
176.7
110.6
182.7
176.7 in
Length
182.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Cabrio
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.4 %
General
B3 S Cabrio
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
E46
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Cabrio
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
446 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
446 hp
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
B3 S Cabrio
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
164 mph
Maximum Speed
189 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 lb/hp
B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
9.47 lb/hp
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Cabrio
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
26 mpg
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
350 mi
Range
409 mi
B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
409 mi
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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).
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).
172.4 kWh
B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Cabrio
B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
