The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi S4 (09 - 11)
€ 50,900
€ 52,100
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi S4.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.4
71.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.4 in
107.3
176
110.7
185.7
176 in
Length
185.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.2 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
S52-B33
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
11.59 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S4
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
334 mi
Range
398 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
398 mi
Audi S4
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).
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4
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
