The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

€ 64,600
Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09) Audi S4 Convertible
€ 55,000
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 64,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S4 Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.8
Blueprint Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
70
76.1
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
70 in
Width
69.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.8 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
104.3
180
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
180 in
Length
176.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi S4 Convertible (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
16.05 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

General

Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
E46
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BBK
Engine Code
E5/1
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
339 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
302 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
12.55 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
17 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
284 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
284 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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).
212.1 kWh
Audi S4 Convertible
261.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S4 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data