The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)

€ 69,500
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
€ 67,000
 BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.3
Blueprint ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.9
79.7
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 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 D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.7
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
182.7 in
Length
176.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.47 %
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)

General

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
F33
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
N57-D30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
345 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
269 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
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
40 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
36 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
288 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
632 mi
288 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).
257.7 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
121.3 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 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
816 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data