The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 440i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 65,900
 BMW 440i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 440i Cabrio
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900

ⓘ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 440i Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 440i Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.5
Blueprint BMW 440i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
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 440i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)
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 440i Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.84 %
BMW 440i Convertible Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 440i Cabrio
E46
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 440i Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
E5/1
Engine Code
B58-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
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
322 hp
BMW 440i Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 440i Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 440i Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 440i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
BMW 440i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 440i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 440i Cabrio
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
504 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
504 mi
BMW 440i 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 440i Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW 440i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data