The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M4 Convertible M DKG (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 96,400

€ 55,000

€ 96,400
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 M4 Cabrio is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.8
73.6
79.3
53.2
69.2
80.1
73.6 in
Width
69.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.8 in
Height
53.2 in
110.7
183.9
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
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.28 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M4 Cabrio
444 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
406 lb‑ft
at 2350 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
164 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M4 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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9.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
BMW M4 Cabrio
9.39 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M4 Cabrio
25 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
393 mi
Range
350 mi
BMW M4 Cabrio
393 mi
350 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).
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 M4 Cabrio
179.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
372 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M4 Cabrio
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data