The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW M4 Convertible M DKG (18 - 19)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 89,600
 BMW M4 Convertible M DKG (18 - 19) BMW M4 Cabrio
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW M4 Cabrio.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.6
Blueprint BMW M4 Convertible M DKG (18 - 19)
73.6
79.3
69.2 in
Width
73.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
53.2 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint BMW M4 Convertible M DKG (18 - 19)
110.7
183.9
176.7 in
Length
183.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.96 %
BMW M4 Convertible M DKG (18 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
E46
Generation
F83
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
E5/1
Engine Code
S55-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
425 hp
at 5550 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
425 hp
BMW M4 Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2350 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
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

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M4 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
BMW M4 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
25 mpg
BMW M4 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
393 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
393 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).
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
BMW M4 Cabrio
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
BMW M4 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data