The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW M4 Cabrio M DKG (17 - 18)
€ 58,200
€ 89,400
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 18.3 cm shorter, 11.3 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the BMW M4 Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
1352
1757
2035
1386
1870
2014
1757 mm
Width
1870 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2014 mm
1352 mm
Height
1386 mm
2725
4488
2812
4671
4488 mm
Length
4671 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1865 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
11.8 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
E46
Generation
F83
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
E5/1
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M4 Cabrio
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
550 NM
BMW M4 Cabrio
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M4 Cabrio
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5.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.39 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.47 kg/bhp
4.39 kg/bhp
BMW M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
24 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M4 Cabrio
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
332 mi
Range
429 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
429 mi
BMW M4 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).
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).
164.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW M4 Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
