The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 49,600
€ 43,400
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.5
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
107.3
176.3
110.6
185.2
176.3 in
Length
185.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.42 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
163 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
359 mi
Range
473 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
