The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Convertible (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Edition 99 Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 47,900

€ 96,100

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘ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, but the BMW 420d Cabrio is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 420d Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
54.3
71.9
79.7
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
54.5 in
Height
54.3 in
110.6
182.6
110.6
182.7
182.6 in
Length
182.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.32 %

General
BMW 420d Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
446 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
187 hp
446 hp
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
BMW 420d Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
189 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
20.93 lb/hp
9.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
49 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
738 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
738 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Cabrio
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data