The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

€ 50,200
BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 330i Cabrio
€ 70,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 50,200
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 330i Cabrio is 0.4 inches shorter.
BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.5
Blueprint BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
181.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.52 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
E93
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 330i Cabrio
268 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
BMW 330i Cabrio
14.64 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 330i Cabrio
30 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 330i Cabrio
502 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 330i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data