The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)

€ 49,800
BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15) BMW 425d Cabrio
€ 65,700
 ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,700

ⓘ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 425d Cabrio is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.5
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
54.3
Blueprint ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
110.6
182.7
182.6 in
Length
182.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW 425d Convertible (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.26 %
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)

General

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 425d Cabrio
215 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 425d Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio

Performance

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 425d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
BMW 425d Cabrio
17.59 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 425d Cabrio
45 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
681 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 425d Cabrio
681 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 425d Cabrio
107 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 425d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
165 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data