The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Edition 99 Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)

€ 96,100
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Edition 99 Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
€ 63,800
 BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.3
Blueprint ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Edition 99 Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
71.9
79.7
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
70.1
78
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.3 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Edition 99 Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
110.6
182.7
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
107.5
176.9
182.7 in
Length
176.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Edition 99 Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.66 %
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)

General

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 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

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
N55-B30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
446 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
446 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
502 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
502 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
189 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
9.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
9.47 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
26 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
288 mi
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
409 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
257.7 kWh
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
172.4 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data