The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 89,900
Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15) Audi RS5 Convertible
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 89,900
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 RS5 Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.3
Blueprint Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15)
73.2
79.5
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
73.2 in
Width
69.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.3 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15)
108.3
183
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
183 in
Length
176.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi RS5 Convertible S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
17.55 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
8F
Generation
E46
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CFSA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi RS5 Convertible
444 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS5 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Audi RS5 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 RS5 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
9.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Convertible
9.91 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi RS5 Convertible
22 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi RS5 Convertible
354 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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).
223.5 kWh
Audi RS5 Convertible
202.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data