The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
€ 50,700

€ 65,700

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.4
73
79.5
54.3
71.9
79.7
73 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
54.4 in
Height
54.3 in
108.3
182.1
110.6
182.7
182.1 in
Length
182.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.54 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
8F
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CALA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
261 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
153 mph
Maximum Speed
171 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 D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
15.08 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
470 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
470 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
162.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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