The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 55,600
 BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 430d Cabrio
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 430d Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 430d Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
69.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.2 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
176.7 in
Length
182.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 430d Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.07 %
BMW 430d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 430d 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

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 430d 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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
254 hp
BMW 430d Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 430d Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 430d Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
BMW 430d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 430d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 430d Cabrio
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
668 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
668 mi
BMW 430d 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 430d Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 430d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
165 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data