The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 46,800
 BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 325i Cabrio
€ 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 4.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 325i Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
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 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
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 325i Cabrio
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
E5/1
Engine Code
N53-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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 325i Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 325i 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