The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)

€ 49,600
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 35,000
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
71.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
110.6
185
176.3 in
Length
185 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.97 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
163 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
652 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
652 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft