The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

€ 49,800
BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15) BMW 425d Cabrio
€ 55,000
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 49,800
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 425d Cabrio is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
71.9 in
Width
69.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.5 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
182.6 in
Length
176.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.53 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

General

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
F33
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 425d Cabrio
215 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 425d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 425d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 425d Cabrio
17.59 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 425d Cabrio
45 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
681 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 425d Cabrio
681 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
107 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 425d Cabrio
107 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
165 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data