The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS5 Coupé tiptronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 82,700
€ 53,200
€ 82,700
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. The Audi RS5 Coupé is 9.3 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
53.5
73.3
79.9
53.8
69.2
80.1
73.3 in
Width
69.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
53.5 in
Height
53.8 in
108.9
185.9
107.3
176.7
185.9 in
Length
176.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %
General
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
F5
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DECA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi RS5 Coupé
444 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS5 Coupé
443 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS5 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
8.59 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS5 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi RS5 Coupé
27 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
414 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi RS5 Coupé
414 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi RS5 Coupé
164.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
317 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
