The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI quattro S tronic (20 - ..) 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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI is 4.6 inches longer and 2.5 inches wider.
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.5
72.7
79.9
54.5
70.2
78
72.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.5 in
Height
54.5 in
108.8
184.9
108.7
180.3
184.9 in
Length
180.3 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
F5
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
187 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
145 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
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21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
21.63 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
667 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
667 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
111 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 40 TDI
111 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 40 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data