The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 40,000
€ 69,500
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.4
73
79.5
54.3
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
108.3
182.1
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 D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDHB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
130 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D4 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
