The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Cabrio (08 - 13) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 75,300
€ 69,500
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 Cabrio is 2.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
1392
1804
1976
1378
1825
2025
1804 mm
Width
1825 mm
1976 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2025 mm
1392 mm
Height
1378 mm
2761
4615
2810
4640
4615 mm
Length
4640 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1890 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2265 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.26 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
400 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
4.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.48 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
4.55 kg/bhp
5.48 kg/bhp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
22 mpg
48 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
15 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
303 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
303 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
