The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

€ 50,200
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) BMW 325d Cabrio
€ 55,000
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325d Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (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 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
181.6 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.48 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

General

BMW 325d 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 325d Cabrio
201 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 325d Cabrio
20.07 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 325d Cabrio
37 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 325d Cabrio
592 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 325d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data