The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 63,800
€ 55,000
€ 63,800
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 M3 Cabrio is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54
70.1
78
53.2
69.2
80.1
70.1 in
Width
69.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54 in
Height
53.2 in
107.5
176.9
107.3
176.7
176.9 in
Length
176.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
E46
Generation
E46
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
BMW M3 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 M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
288 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
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 M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
