The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 430i Convertible (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

€ 50,400
BMW 430i Convertible (16 - 17) BMW 430i Cabrio
€ 70,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 430i Cabrio is 0.6 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.5
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible (16 - 17)
71.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 430i Convertible (16 - 17)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
182.6 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 430i Convertible (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.25 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
249 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 430i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
15.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
BMW 430i Cabrio
15.8 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 430i Cabrio
36 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 430i Cabrio
565 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 430i Cabrio
125 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 430i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data