The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. BMW M4 Convertible Competition M DKG (18 - 19)
€ 55,000
€ 96,000
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,000
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
53.2
69.2
80.1
54.8
73.6
79.3
69.2 in
Width
73.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
53.2 in
Height
54.8 in
107.3
176.7
110.7
183.9
176.7 in
Length
183.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.28 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
E46
Generation
F83
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
E5/1
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
444 hp
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2350 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
164 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
9.39 lb/hp
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
25 mpg
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
350 mi
Range
393 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
393 mi
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
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).
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Convertible Competition Package
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
