The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Convertible DPF Automatic (07 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 51,200

€ 58,200

€ 51,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d Convertible DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.1
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
54.1 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 Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.6 %

General
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
228 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
369 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
151 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
17.79 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
32 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
512 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
512 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
152.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
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








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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