The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S5 Convertible S tronic (11 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 63,600
€ 55,000
€ 63,600
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 S5 Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
54.3
73
79.5
53.2
69.2
80.1
73 in
Width
69.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.3 in
Height
53.2 in
108.3
182.7
107.3
176.7
182.7 in
Length
176.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.93 %
General
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
8F
Generation
E46
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAKA, CGWC, CGXC, CREC, CTDA, CTUB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
328 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S5 Convertible
325 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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13.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Audi S5 Convertible
13.11 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S5 Convertible
28 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
446 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi S5 Convertible
446 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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).
212.1 kWh
Audi S5 Convertible
161.1 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S5 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
