The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06) vs. BMW 420d Cabrio (14 - 15)
€ 55,000
€ 46,300
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15 cm shorter, 6.8 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the BMW 420d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
1352
1757
2035
1384
1825
2017
1757 mm
Width
1825 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1352 mm
Height
1384 mm
2725
4488
2810
4638
4488 mm
Length
4638 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.57 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
E46
Generation
F33
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 manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
Straight-six petrol 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
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 420d Cabrio
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
380 NM
BMW 420d Cabrio
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
164 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Cabrio
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5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.38 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
17 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
350 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
695 mi
BMW 420d 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
268 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
