The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 53,200

€ 47,600

€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.2 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
337 mi
Range
577 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
577 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
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