2006 Alpina B3 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2006 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
Make | Alpina | Audi |
Model | B3 | A5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | rear |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 363 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4626 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |