The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Cabrio Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06)
€ 52,100

€ 55,000

€ 52,100
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 9.2 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
1384
1782
1985
1352
1757
2035
1782 mm
Width
1757 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2035 mm
1384 mm
Height
1352 mm
2760
4580
2725
4488
4580 mm
Length
4488 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
2195 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
220 kg
11.96 %

General
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
E93
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
228 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 330d Cabrio
228 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330d Cabrio
500 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
151 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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8.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.38 kg/bhp
BMW 330d Cabrio
8.07 kg/bhp
5.38 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330d Cabrio
41 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
549 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 330d Cabrio
549 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
141.9 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
141.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
268 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
355 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
300 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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