The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Convertible (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 50,700
€ 55,000
€ 50,700
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 330d 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 330d 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
180.3
107.3
176.7
180.3 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.23 %
General
BMW 330d 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 330d Cabrio
242 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330d Cabrio
384 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 330d Cabrio
16.62 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 330d Cabrio
39 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 330d Cabrio
621 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
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 330d Cabrio
125.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d 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
