The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

€ 79,100
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 70,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 79,100
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M3 Cabrio is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
71 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
181.7 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.14 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
E93
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
318 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
233 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 M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data