The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 17)
€ 54,400
€ 36,800
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.2
72.5
79.6
68.5 in
Width
72.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.9 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176
111
186.1
176 in
Length
186.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.72 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CVKB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
158 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
337 mi
Range
599 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
599 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
106.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
