The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
€ 50,700
€ 67,800
€ 50,700
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 3.2 FSI is 1.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.4
73
79.5
54.5
70.2
78
73 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.4 in
Height
54.5 in
108.3
182.1
108.7
180.3
182.1 in
Length
180.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.25 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
8F
Generation
E93
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CALA
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
261 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
153 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
15.08 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
470 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
470 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
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 3.2 FSI
162.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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
