The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi S5 Convertible tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 58,200
€ 68,600
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Audi S5 Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
53.2
69.2
80.1
54.4
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
107.3
176.7
108.9
184.7
176.7 in
Length
184.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.09 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
E46
Generation
F5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
349 hp
Audi S5 Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
369 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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Convertible
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12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
12.1 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Audi S5 Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
30 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
332 mi
Range
456 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
456 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi S5 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
