The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 62,500
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 3.5 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 Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
72.7
79.9
69.2 in
Width
72.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 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 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
108.9
184
176.7 in
Length
184 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
15.85 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
E46
Generation
F5
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
DCPC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
282 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
611 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data