The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 52,000
 BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 425d Cabrio
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 425d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 425d Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
69.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.2 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
176.7 in
Length
182.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 425d Cabrio
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
BMW 425d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 425d Cabrio
E46
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 425d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
E5/1
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
215 hp
BMW 425d Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 425d Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 425d Cabrio
164 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 425d 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 425d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 425d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 425d Cabrio
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
708 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
708 mi
BMW 425d 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).
102.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 425d Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 425d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data