The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi A4 Avant g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 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 9.7 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant g-tron.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.5
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
107.3
176.3
111
186
176.3 in
Length
186 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.9 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CVLA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4450 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
160 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant g-tron
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
13.8 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
6 MPGe
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
13 mpg
city
18.1 lb
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
332 mi
Range
303 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
303 mi
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
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).
28.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
28.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.1 cu ft