The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 46,500
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 46,500
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 2.0 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (17 - 18)
72.7
79.9
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
72.7 in
Width
69.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.4 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (17 - 18)
108.9
184
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
184 in
Length
176.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.79 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
F5
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CVKB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
149 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
559 mi
332 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
113.6 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data