The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
€ 55,000
€ 85,100
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Audi RS4 Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
53.2
69.2
80.1
54.8
71.4
76.1
69.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
53.2 in
Height
54.8 in
107.3
176.7
104.3
179.3
176.7 in
Length
179.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.62 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
E46
Generation
B7 (8E)
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Convertible
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
164 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Convertible
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
350 mi
Range
281 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
281 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
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).
263.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
