The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 43,000
 Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)
73
79.5
69.2 in
Width
73 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
53.2 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)
108.3
182.1
176.7 in
Length
182.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
E46
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
CJEE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
175 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
164 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
21.79 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
652 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
652 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data