The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 58,700
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 435i Cabrio
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200

ⓘ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 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
55.1
Blueprint BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
71.9 in
Width
69.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.1 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
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
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
BMW 435i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.62 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
F33
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
161 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 435i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW 435i Cabrio
13.28 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 435i Cabrio
30 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 435i Cabrio
472 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 435i Cabrio
149.7 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 435i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data