The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06) vs. BMW M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
€ 55,000
€ 63,800
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
1352
1757
2035
1372
1780
1980
1757 mm
Width
1780 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1352 mm
Height
1372 mm
2725
4488
2731
4492
4488 mm
Length
4492 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.36 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
E46
Generation
E46
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 M3 Cabrio
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
E5/1
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
338 bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
365 NM
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
164 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.12 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.38 kg/bhp
5.12 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
21 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
350 mi
Range
288 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 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).
257.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
268 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
