The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08)
€ 52,700

€ 57,300

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Audi S4 Avant.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
68.5 in
Width
69.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.7 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176.3
104
180.6
176.3 in
Length
180.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.37 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
339 hp
Audi S4 Avant
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
11.67 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
332 mi
Range
292 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
292 mi
Audi S4 Avant
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 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