The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 85,100

€ 69,500

€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘ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 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA D4 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 D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.56 %

General
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BNS
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
414 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
10.22 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
17 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
11 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
281 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
281 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D4 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
263.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Convertible
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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