The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06) vs. BMW M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
€ 55,000
€ 75,300
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 12.7 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
1352
1757
2035
1392
1804
1976
1757 mm
Width
1804 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1976 mm
1352 mm
Height
1392 mm
2725
4488
2761
4615
4488 mm
Length
4615 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2280 kg
Weight Difference:
265 kg
14.06 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
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
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
E5/1
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
400 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
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.55 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.38 kg/bhp
4.55 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
350 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
303 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).
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
268 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
