The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

€ 56,500
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15) BMW 435i Cabrio
€ 70,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 56,500
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 BMW 435i Cabrio is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible.
BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15)
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
55.1 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15)
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 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.89 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
F33
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 435i Cabrio
302 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 435i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 435i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
BMW 435i Cabrio
13.21 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 435i Cabrio
28 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 435i Cabrio
439 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 435i Cabrio
161.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data