The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 40,000
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 40,000
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 Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
73
79.5
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
73 in
Width
69.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.4 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
182.1 in
Length
176.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.35 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
8F
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDHB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data