The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 50,000
€ 42,800
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
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 2.7 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.12 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
359 mi
Range
631 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
631 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
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
