The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 435i Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 56,200

€ 55,000

€ 56,200
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 435i 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 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.5
71.9
79.4
53.2
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
110.6
182.6
107.3
176.7
182.6 in
Length
176.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.75 %

General
BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
F33
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 435i Cabrio
302 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 435i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 435i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 435i Cabrio
13.25 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 435i Cabrio
31 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
497 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW 435i Cabrio
497 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 435i Cabrio
142.1 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data