The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 75,900
€ 55,000
€ 75,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the B3 S Cabrio.
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B3 S Cabrio
54.3
71.9
79.7
53.2
69.2
80.1
71.9 in
Width
69.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.3 in
Height
53.2 in
110.6
182.7
107.3
176.7
182.7 in
Length
176.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B3 S Cabrio
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.4 %
General
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B3 S Cabrio
F33
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
404 hp
301 hp
B3 S Cabrio
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
443 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Cabrio
Performance
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B3 S Cabrio
187 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Cabrio
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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
10.45 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
29 mpg
21 mpg
B3 S Cabrio
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
466 mi
Range
350 mi
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
466 mi
350 mi
B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
212.1 kWh
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
151.6 kWh
212.1 kWh
B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
