The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 45,700
€ 53,200
€ 45,700
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 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
54
72.7
79.9
53.8
69.2
80.1
72.7 in
Width
69.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54 in
Height
53.8 in
108.8
184
107.3
176.7
184 in
Length
176.7 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.8 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
F5
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DESA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
187 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
18.92 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
784 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
784 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
