Compare Alpina Roadster V8 vs Alpina B3 E93
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
430 L / 15.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
2
4
Payload
335 kg / 739 lbs
355 kg / 783 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/35 R20
245/40 R18ZR, 265/40 R18ZR
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1320 mm / 52.0 in
1395 mm / 54.9 in
Size | Length
4400 mm / 173.2 in
4580 mm / 180.3 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1782 mm / 70.2 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1503.0 mm / 59.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Weight
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
1845.0 kg / 4067.5 lbs
Wheelbase
2505 mm / 98.6 in
2760 mm / 108.7 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
5.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
4.8 sec
Fuel Economy
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.4:1
Engine | Displacement
4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Power
381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
360.0 hp / 268.5 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
78.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
120.8 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Automatic
Production
Availability
2002 ~ 2006
2007 ~ 2012
Reviews
Neofiliac score
83%
75%
Pros
- Superb styling (but not better than the Z8)
- Good handling (but not better than the Z8)
- Hardtop convertible
- Great styling
Cons
- A downgrade from the standard E52 Z8
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Performance not very good
- Somewhat overstyled
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