The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
€ 64,600

€ 67,800

€ 64,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S4 Convertible is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.8
70
76.1
54.5
70.2
78
70 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 in
Height
54.5 in
104.3
180
108.7
180.3
180 in
Length
180.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %

General
Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
B7 (8E)
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BBK
Engine Code
N54-K20
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
339 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
302 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Performance
Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
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12.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
12.55 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
17 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
284 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
284 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
261.5 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 S4 Convertible
261.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data