The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 44,900

€ 50,000

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI 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 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.59 %

General
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
8T
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
201 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
43 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
799 mi
Range
359 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
799 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
206.5 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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