The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11)
€ 55,000
€ 50,700
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 13.7 cm shorter, 9.7 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
1352
1757
2035
1383
1854
2020
1757 mm
Width
1854 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1352 mm
Height
1383 mm
2725
4488
2751
4625
4488 mm
Length
4625 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2751 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
1620 kg
Kerb Weight
1785 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
9.24 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
E46
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
3197 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
261 bhp
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
330 NM
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
330 NM
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
164 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
5.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.38 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
350 mi
Range
470 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
470 mi
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
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).
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).
162.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
268 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Cabriolet 3.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
