The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 62,500
 Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11) Audi S5 Convertible
€ 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 5.8 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Audi S5 Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
54.4
Blueprint Audi S5 Convertible 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 S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11)
108.3
182.5
176.7 in
Length
182.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.63 %
Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
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 S5 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
E5/1
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA, CGWC, CGXC, CREC, CTDA, CTUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
328 hp
Audi S5 Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S5 Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S5 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
13.11 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
410 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
410 mi
Audi S5 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).
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi S5 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
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