The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 41,500
 BMW 320i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 320i Cabrio
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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 320i Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320i Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Convertible (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 320i Convertible (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 320i Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.49 %
BMW 320i Convertible (10 - 14)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
E5/1
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320i Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i Cabrio
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
575 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 320i 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