The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 49,000
 BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07) BMW 330d Convertible DPF
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000

ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 330d Convertible DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.1
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07)
70.2
78.1
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.2 in
Height
54.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07)
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 Convertible DPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.87 %
BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
E5/1
Engine Code
M57-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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Convertible DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
161 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 330d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
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