The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 55,000
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) ALPINA Roadster S
€ 45,800
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

ⓘ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 sDrive30i.
ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
51
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
70.1
78
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
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 sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
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 sDrive30i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
E5/1
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Performance

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster S

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
412 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
412 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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).
157.2 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA Roadster S
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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