The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

€ 43,000
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 55,000
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000

ⓘ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 (15 - 16)
73
79.5
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (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 (15 - 16)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (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
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (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
6-speed manual 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)
CJEE
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
175 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
133 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
212.1 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
113.6 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 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