The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)

€ 40,000
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 75,900
 ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
73
79.5
54.3
Blueprint ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
71.9
79.7
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
54.4 in
Height
54.3 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
110.6
182.7
182.1 in
Length
182.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.19 %
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CDHB
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
466 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data