The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 85,100
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) Audi RS4 Convertible
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi RS4 Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.8
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
71.4
76.1
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
71.4 in
Width
69.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.8 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
104.3
179.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
179.3 in
Length
176.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.32 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BNS
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
414 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
10.22 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
17 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
281 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
281 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
263.3 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data