The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 15)
€ 50,900
€ 35,600
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 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
185.1
176 in
Length
185.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.93 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CJCD, CMFB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
334 mi
Range
816 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
816 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 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
