The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M4 Convertible (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 85,500
BMW M4 Convertible (17 - 18) BMW M4 Cabrio
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 85,500
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 M4 Cabrio is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.6
Blueprint BMW M4 Convertible (17 - 18)
73.6
79.3
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
73.6 in
Width
69.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.6 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint BMW M4 Convertible (17 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
183.9 in
Length
176.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
BMW M4 Convertible (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.87 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
F83
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M4 Cabrio
425 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M4 Cabrio
406 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M4 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
9.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW M4 Cabrio
9.47 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW M4 Cabrio
25 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW M4 Cabrio
393 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 M4 Cabrio
179.9 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data