The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 52,700
€ 44,500
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.15 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
332 mi
Range
585 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
