Car comparison

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24VvsBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

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

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Alpina Roadster S

3.3 i 24V

300 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006
VS

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64)

645Ci

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    67/100

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Power
300hp224kW
333hp248kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
1,620kg3,571lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
18.5L/100 km12.7mpg US15.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,090mm161in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,592mm63in
Trunk volume
240L
300L
Max trunk volume
260L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
55L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24VBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645CiPowerTorque
  • Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
22.6 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
300 hp
224 kW
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci has 33 hp more than Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
1,815 kg
4,001 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
265 km/h
165 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci has more power, Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V and BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
300 hp
224 kW
5.3 s
265 km/h
165 mph
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,090 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
BMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24VBMW6 Series Convertible (E64)645Ci
Power
300 hp
224 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,090 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Range score
-
543 km
337 mi
Trunk score
240 L
8.5 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V

  • Is 495 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 645Ci

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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