The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi S4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 52,700
€ 57,700
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,700
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Audi S4 Avant.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
54.7
68.5
76.3
55.7
71.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.7 in
Height
55.7 in
107.3
176.3
110.7
185.7
176.3 in
Length
185.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.79 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
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 S4 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
S52-B33
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
328 hp
Audi S4 Avant
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
325 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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
332 mi
Range
451 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
451 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 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
1091 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
