The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

€ 46,800
BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 325i Cabrio
€ 70,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 325i Cabrio is 0.4 inches shorter.
BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.5
Blueprint BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
181.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
E93
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i Cabrio
215 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
152 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
17.74 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
31 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
522 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 325i Cabrio
522 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 325i Cabrio
142.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data