The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (11 - 13)

€ 55,000
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) ALPINA Roadster S
€ 43,600
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (11 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA Roadster S is 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i.
ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
51
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
70.1
78
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (11 - 13)
70.5
76.8
70.1 in
Width
70.5 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
98.2
161.1
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (11 - 13)
98.3
166.9
161.1 in
Length
166.9 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.52 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
E85
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
E5/1
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
242 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

Performance

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster S

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

▶ REPLAY
9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
503 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data