The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

€ 47,400
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI multitronic (09 - 11) Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
€ 67,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 47,400
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 2.7 TDI is 1.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI multitronic (09 - 11)
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 2.7 TDI multitronic (09 - 11)
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 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI multitronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.8 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
8F
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
187 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
138 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
21.93 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
36 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
621 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 2.7 TDI
133.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 2.7 TDI
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