The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. BMW 320d Convertible (10 - 14)
€ 55,000
€ 44,800
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 320d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
53.2
69.2
80.1
54.5
70.2
78.1
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.2 in
Height
54.5 in
107.3
176.7
108.7
181.6
176.7 in
Length
181.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
E5/1
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Cabrio
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
164 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Cabrio
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
BMW 320d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 320d Cabrio
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
350 mi
Range
743 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
743 mi
BMW 320d 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 320d Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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