The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 53,100
€ 55,000
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.4
73
79.5
53.2
69.2
80.1
73 in
Width
69.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.4 in
Height
53.2 in
108.3
182.1
107.3
176.7
182.1 in
Length
176.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.9 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
8F
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CALA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
261 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
15.71 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
419 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
419 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
212.1 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
