Compare Alpina B3 E46 Convertible vs BMW 1 Series E88 Convertible
Variants
B3 3.3
B3 3.3 AT
B3 S
B3 S AT
118d
118d AT
118i
118i AT
120d
120d AT
120i
120i AT
123d
123d AT
125i
125i AT
135i
135i AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 305 L / 10.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
4
4
Payload
420 kg / 926 lbs
440 kg / 970 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1352 mm / 53.2 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4360 mm / 171.7 in
Size | Width
1757 mm / 69.2 in
1748 mm / 68.8 in
Track Width | Front
1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1472.0 mm / 58.0 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2660 mm / 104.7 in
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Engine | Stroke
93.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Reviews
Neofiliac score
71%
57%
Pros
- Classic Alpina styling
- Decent reliability
- Available with the N52 engine
- Overall good transmissions
Cons
- Horrible ZF 5HP automatic transmission
- Not the best soft-top for its price
- A bit awkward looking
- Horrible N54 engine
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