The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 75,300
 BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
71
77.8
69.2 in
Width
71 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
53.2 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
176.7 in
Length
181.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.73 %
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
E46
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
E5/1
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
303 mi
BMW M3 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).
244.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data