The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Convertible Automatic (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 49,000

€ 55,000

€ 49,000
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 325i 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 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78.1
53.2
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
108.7
181.6
107.3
176.7
181.6 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.96 %

General
BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
E93
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 325i Cabrio
215 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
151 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
18.05 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
30 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 325i Cabrio
495 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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 325i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i 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