The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06) vs. BMW 330d Cabrio Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 55,000
€ 52,100
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 9.2 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the BMW 330d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d 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
4580
4488 mm
Length
4580 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1840 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2195 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
11.96 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
Straight-six petrol 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
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
228 bhp
BMW 330d Cabrio
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
500 NM
BMW 330d Cabrio
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
164 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.38 kg/bhp
8.07 kg/bhp
BMW 330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d Cabrio
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
350 mi
Range
549 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
549 mi
BMW 330d 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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 330d Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
268 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d 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
