The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 62,600
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘ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 11.8 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi S4 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4 TDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.3
72.7
79.6
68.5 in
Width
72.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
107.3
176
111.2
187.8
176 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
838 lb
20.44 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4 TDI
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 TDI
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
334 mi
Range
581 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
581 mi
Audi S4 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
