The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (11 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
€ 63,600

€ 70,600

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S5 Convertible is 0.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.3
73
79.5
54.5
70.2
78
73 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.3 in
Height
54.5 in
108.3
182.7
108.7
182
182.7 in
Length
182 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.37 %

General
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
8F
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAKA, CGWC, CGXC, CREC, CTDA, CTUB
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
328 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
325 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Performance
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S5 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
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13.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible
13.11 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
28 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
446 mi
Range
403 mi
Audi S5 Convertible
446 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S5 Convertible
161.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data