The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Audi S4 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 52,700
€ 64,300
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,300
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi S4 Avant TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant TDI
54.7
68.5
76.3
55.4
72.7
79.6
68.5 in
Width
72.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.7 in
Height
55.4 in
107.3
176.3
111.2
187.8
176.3 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
18.17 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant TDI
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 Avant TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant TDI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S4 Avant TDI
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
332 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
572 mi
Audi S4 Avant 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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi S4 Avant TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi S4 Avant TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
