The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 50,200
BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14) BMW 330i Cabrio
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 50,200
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 330i Cabrio is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14)
70.2
78.1
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
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
Blueprint BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
181.6 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
BMW 330i Convertible (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.59 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
E93
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 330i Cabrio
268 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW 330i Cabrio
14.64 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 330i Cabrio
30 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 330i Cabrio
502 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 330i Cabrio
147.7 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i 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