The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 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 5.4 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
53.2
69.2
80.1
54.4
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
107.3
176.7
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 3.2 FSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.25 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 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
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
350 mi
Range
470 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
470 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 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 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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