The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 56,200

€ 38,500

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
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 1.4 TFSI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.6 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CVNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
156 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
334 mi
Range
610 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
610 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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