The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 52,300
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 3.0 TDI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
17.15 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
E46
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
CKVD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
215 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
164 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
611 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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