The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 51,900
 Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
72.7
79.9
69.2 in
Width
72.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
53.2 in
Height
54.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
108.9
184
176.7 in
Length
184 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.22 %
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
F5
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
DESA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
164 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
20.81 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
541 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
541 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data