The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 09)
€ 50,900
€ 35,300
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 23.2 cm shorter, 8.7 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
1395
1739
1939
1427
1826
2040
1739 mm
Width
1826 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1395 mm
Height
1427 mm
2725
4471
2808
4703
4471 mm
Length
4703 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2105 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.2 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CAHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
350 NM
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
9.7 kg/bhp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
334 mi
Range
674 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
674 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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
