The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 49,600
€ 73,400
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Audi RS4 Avant.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
54.7
68.5
76.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.7 in
Height
55.7 in
107.3
176.3
104.4
180.6
176.3 in
Length
180.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.56 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
E46
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
163 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
290 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
290 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
255.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
