The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 85,100
 Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) Audi RS4 Convertible
€ 58,200
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.8
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
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
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.32 %
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)

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)
5-speed automatic 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
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
281 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
281 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
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).
263.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
455 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