The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
€ 55,500

€ 67,800

€ 55,500
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 3.0 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.4
72.7
79.9
54.5
70.2
78
72.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.4 in
Height
54.5 in
108.9
184
108.7
180.3
184 in
Length
180.3 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
F5
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CSWB
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
215 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
153 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
18.71 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
699 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
699 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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 3.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data