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Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo · Stage 3vsAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo · Stage 2vsAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo · Stage 1vsAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93)

3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)

540 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2012
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Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93)

3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)

468 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2012
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Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93)

3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)

425 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2012
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Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93)

3.0i Biturbo

360 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    327 km/h
    203 mph
  • Most powerful
    540 hp
    403 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    218 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    649 km
    404 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
540hp403kW+180 hp
468hp349kW+108 hp
425hp317kW+65 hp
360hp268kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
+37 km/h
311 km/h
193 mph
+21 km/h
300 km/h
186 mph
+10 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.5s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph-18.3 s
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.8 s
4.5s-0.5 s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
11.1s-5.4 s
Calculated
12.8s-3.7 s
Calculated
14.1s-2.3 s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
420Nm/t281lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km404mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
649km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,395mm55in
1,395mm55in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,512mm60in
1,512mm60in
1,512mm60in
Max trunk volume
430L
430L
430L
430L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hpAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2) 468 hpAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1) 425 hpAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hpPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2) 468 hp: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1) 425 hp: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.8 s
14.1 s
16.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
56.7 s
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-
-
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp has 180 hp more than Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp and Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp: 180 hp (134 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
327 km/h
203 mph
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
311 km/h
193 mph
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
300 km/h
186 mph
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp and Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2) 468 hp and Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1) 425 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
540 hp
403 kW
3.9 s
327 km/h
203 mph
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
468 hp
349 kW
4.3 s
311 km/h
193 mph
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
425 hp
317 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
360 hp
268 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
3.9 s
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.3 s
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.5 s
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hpAlpinaB3 Cabrio (E93)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
468 hp
349 kW
425 hp
317 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
649 km
404 mi
649 km
404 mi
649 km
404 mi
649 km
404 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hpAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2) 468 hpAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1) 425 hpAlpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Cabrio (E93) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp

  • Has 72 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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