The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 440i Convertible xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 60,900

€ 58,200

€ 60,900
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 440i 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 440i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
55.1
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
55.1 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 440i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.54 %

General
BMW 440i 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 440i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 440i Cabrio
322 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 440i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
BMW 440i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 440i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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13.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW 440i Cabrio
13.18 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 440i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 440i Cabrio
32 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
511 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 440i Cabrio
511 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 440i Cabrio
138.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 440i Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data