The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. BMW 320d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 55,000

€ 46,100

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 320d Convertible DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
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
180.3
176.7 in
Length
180.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.17 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
164 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Convertible DPF
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
350 mi
Range
654 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
654 mi
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Convertible DPF
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)
No data