The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi RS5 Coupé S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 53,200
€ 79,900
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 S Coupé is 6.3 inches shorter and 4.1 inches narrower.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi RS5 Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
53.8
73.2
79.5
69.2 in
Width
73.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
53.8 in
Height
53.8 in
107.3
176.7
108.3
183
176.7 in
Length
183 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi RS5 Coupé
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.31 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi RS5 Coupé
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi RS5 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
CFSA
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
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
444 hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS5 Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi RS5 Coupé
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS5 Coupé
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
8.89 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi RS5 Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS5 Coupé
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
337 mi
Range
379 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
379 mi
Audi RS5 Coupé
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).
198.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi RS5 Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Audi RS5 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
