The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS5 Coupé S tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 79,900
€ 53,200
€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi RS5 Coupé is 6.3 inches longer and 4.1 inches wider.
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
53.8
73.2
79.5
53.8
69.2
80.1
73.2 in
Width
69.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
53.8 in
Height
53.8 in
108.3
183
107.3
176.7
183 in
Length
176.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.31 %
General
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
8T
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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 Coupé
444 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS5 Coupé
317 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS5 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
8.89 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi RS5 Coupé
22 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
379 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi RS5 Coupé
379 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi RS5 Coupé
198.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
