The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 330d Convertible Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 58,200
€ 52,800
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 330d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
53.2
69.2
80.1
54.5
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
107.3
176.7
108.7
180.3
176.7 in
Length
180.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.6 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d 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 330d Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Cabrio
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Cabrio
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
16.76 lb/hp
BMW 330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 330d Cabrio
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
332 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
592 mi
BMW 330d 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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 330d Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d 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
