The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI (15 - 16)
€ 50,000
€ 36,100
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
53.8
69.2
80.1
54
73
79.5
69.2 in
Width
73 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
53.8 in
Height
54 in
107.3
176.7
108.3
182.1
176.7 in
Length
182.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
CJEE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
175 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
711 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
711 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
