The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 35,800
€ 53,200
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
54
73
79.5
53.8
69.2
80.1
73 in
Width
69.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54 in
Height
53.8 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 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.26 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
8T
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDHB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
21.35 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
561 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
