The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 52,700
€ 30,600
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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
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
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
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
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
CABA, CDHA
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
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
332 mi
Range
593 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
