The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

€ 49,300
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
€ 55,000
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 49,300
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 35 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 35 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
72.7
79.9
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (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 35 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
108.9
184
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
184 in
Length
176.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.44 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
F5
Generation
E46
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DEUA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
148 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
236 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
132 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
26.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
26.07 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
49 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
518 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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).
212.1 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
98.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 35 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data