The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Convertible (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
€ 51,100
![BMW 330d Convertible (10 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_E93-10.png)
€ 70,600
![ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/ALPINA_B3_E92.webp)
€ 51,100
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 330d Cabrio is 0.4 inches shorter.
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.5
70.2
78.1
54.5
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
108.7
181.6
108.7
182
181.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
![BMW 330d Convertible (10 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_3er_E93-10.png)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %
![ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B3_E92.png)
General
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
E93
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N54-K30
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 330d Cabrio
242 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330d Cabrio
384 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Performance
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 330d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
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ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
BMW 330d Cabrio
16.62 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 330d Cabrio
39 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 330d Cabrio
621 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 330d Cabrio
125.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d 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
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data