The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TT RS Coupé (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 55,800
€ 53,200
€ 55,800
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 TT RS Coupé is 11.4 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Audi TT RS Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
52.8
72.5
76.9
53.8
69.2
80.1
72.5 in
Width
69.2 in
76.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
52.8 in
Height
53.8 in
97.2
165.3
107.3
176.7
165.3 in
Length
176.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TT RS Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
Audi TT RS Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
8J
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi TT RS Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA855
Engine Series
CEPA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi TT RS Coupé
335 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi TT RS Coupé
332 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Audi TT RS Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT RS Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi TT RS Coupé
10.04 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TT RS Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi TT RS Coupé
26 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
405 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi TT RS Coupé
405 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 TT RS Coupé
174.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TT RS Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
