The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06) vs. BMW 325i Cabrio (10 - 14)
€ 55,000
€ 46,800
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 12.4 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the BMW 325i Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
1352
1757
2035
1384
1782
1985
1757 mm
Width
1782 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1352 mm
Height
1384 mm
2725
4488
2760
4612
4488 mm
Length
4612 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.36 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
E5/1
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i Cabrio
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i Cabrio
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
164 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.38 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
350 mi
Range
522 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
522 mi
BMW 325i 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 325i Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
268 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
355 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
