The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 31,500
 Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15) Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
56.8
Blueprint Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (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 2.0 CDTI Edition (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 2.0 CDTI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
9.42 %
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
E46
Generation
P-J/SW
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
163 hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.56 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
24.56 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
561 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
561 mi
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data