The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 57,800
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 57,800
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 3.0 TDI 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 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.19 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
F5
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CSWB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
215 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
150 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
19.43 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
43 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
706 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data