The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 53,100
 Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is 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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
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 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
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
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.56 %
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

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
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
419 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
419 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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).
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 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