The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 30,300
 Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15) Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
56.8
Blueprint Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
72.4
79.5
69.2 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
53.2 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)
106.1
184.9
176.7 in
Length
184.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3821 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.08 %
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
E46
Generation
P-J/SW
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
168 hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
161 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
22.74 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
483 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
483 mi
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data