The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 47,800
€ 38,600
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176
110.6
185.2
176 in
Length
185.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.17 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
362 mi
Range
631 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
