The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 69,500
€ 75,300
€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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
71.9
79.7
54.8
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
110.6
182.7
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
4156 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
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
6-speed manual 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
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
12.08 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
40 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
632 mi
303 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).
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).
244.5 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
121.3 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 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
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
