The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 56,500
 BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15) BMW 435i Cabrio
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the BMW 435i Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 435i Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (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
55.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (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 435i Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.12 %
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 435i Cabrio
E46
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 435i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
E5/1
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
302 hp
BMW 435i Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 435i Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 435i Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 435i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
BMW 435i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 435i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 435i Cabrio
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
439 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
439 mi
BMW 435i 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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 435i Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 435i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data