The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 47,000
 BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) BMW 320d Cabrio
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 320d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.2 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
176.7 in
Length
181.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.72 %
BMW 320d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
21.25 lb/hp
BMW 320d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 320d Cabrio
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
677 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
677 mi
BMW 320d 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 320d Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data