The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

€ 41,500
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 67,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 1.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
73 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.4 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.1 in
Length
180.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
8F
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CJEB
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
132 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
22.7 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
631 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
183.8 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data