The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)

€ 52,700
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 48,100
 Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19) Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100

ⓘ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 45 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
111
186
176.3 in
Length
186 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.31 %
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
DKNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
563 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
563 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft