The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (11 - 13)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 44,300
 Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (11 - 13) Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (11 - 13)
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 Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (11 - 13)
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 2.0 TFSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.51 %
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
E46
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
CDNC, CAEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
208 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
593 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
593 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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