The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 428i Cabrio Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06)
€ 50,400
€ 55,000
€ 50,400
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 428i Cabrio is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15 cm longer, 6.8 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW 428i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
1384
1825
2017
1352
1757
2035
1825 mm
Width
1757 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2035 mm
1384 mm
Height
1352 mm
2810
4638
2725
4488
4638 mm
Length
4488 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 428i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
1775 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
8.73 %
General
BMW 428i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
F33
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 428i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 428i Cabrio
242 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 428i Cabrio
350 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
BMW 428i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 428i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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7.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.38 kg/bhp
BMW 428i Cabrio
7.33 kg/bhp
5.38 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 428i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 428i Cabrio
43 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
565 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 428i Cabrio
565 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
125 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 428i Cabrio
125 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
268 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 428i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
385 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
