The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Audi S5 Coupé (07 - 11)
€ 50,000
€ 58,200
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi S5 Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi S5 Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
53.9
73
79.5
69.2 in
Width
73 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
53.8 in
Height
53.9 in
107.3
176.7
108.3
182.5
176.7 in
Length
182.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi S5 Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.95 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi S5 Coupé
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi S5 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
CAUA
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
349 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
349 hp
Audi S5 Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S5 Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi S5 Coupé
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Coupé
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S5 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi S5 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S5 Coupé
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
359 mi
Range
329 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
329 mi
Audi S5 Coupé
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).
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
Audi S5 Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi S5 Coupé
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
