The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 49,600
 BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 325d Cabrio
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600

ⓘ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 325d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325d Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)
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 325d Cabrio
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.23 %
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325d 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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
E5/1
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325d Cabrio
164 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
BMW 325d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Cabrio
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d 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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325d 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data