The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 58,200
€ 69,500
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
B3 S Cabrio
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
53.2
69.2
80.1
54.3
71.9
79.7
69.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
53.2 in
Height
54.3 in
107.3
176.7
110.6
182.7
176.7 in
Length
182.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Cabrio
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.96 %
General
B3 S Cabrio
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
E46
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Cabrio
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
345 hp
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
B3 S Cabrio
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Cabrio
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
40 mpg
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
332 mi
Range
632 mi
B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
632 mi
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
121.3 kWh
B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Cabrio
D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
