The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 49,600
€ 41,700
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.5
72.5
79.6
68.5 in
Width
72.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.7 in
Height
56.5 in
107.3
176.3
111
186
176.3 in
Length
186 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.08 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
DETA
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 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
163 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
359 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
565 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
