The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
€ 89,900

€ 67,800

€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,800
ⓘ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 RS5 Convertible is 2.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.3
73.2
79.5
54.5
70.2
78
73.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.3 in
Height
54.5 in
108.3
183
108.7
180.3
183 in
Length
180.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.53 %

General
Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
8F
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CFSA
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS5 Convertible
444 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS5 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Performance
Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS5 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
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9.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Convertible
9.91 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi RS5 Convertible
22 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
354 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi RS5 Convertible
354 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
183.8 kWh
Audi RS5 Convertible
202.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data