The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)

€ 65,700
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
€ 79,100
 BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 65,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio is an inch longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.3
Blueprint ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
71.9
79.7
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.3 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
110.6
182.7
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
182.7 in
Length
181.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.79 %
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)

General

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
N57-D30
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
345 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
12.08 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
40 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
632 mi
318 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
233 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
121.3 kWh
233 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data