The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 44,300
BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10) BMW 320d Cabrio
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW 320d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10)
70.2
78.1
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
70.2 in
Width
69.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.5 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
180.3 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
BMW 320d Convertible (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

BMW 320d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
E93
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320d Cabrio
175 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

BMW 320d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
139 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW 320d Cabrio
21.79 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 320d Cabrio
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
715 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 320d Cabrio
715 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 320d Cabrio
109.1 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data