The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
€ 85,100

€ 75,900

€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,900
ⓘ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. The Audi RS4 Convertible is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.8
71.4
76.1
54.3
71.9
79.7
71.4 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
54.8 in
Height
54.3 in
104.3
179.3
110.6
182.7
179.3 in
Length
182.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
F33
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BNS
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
414 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
10.22 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
17 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
281 mi
Range
466 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
281 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
263.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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