The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 56,200
€ 36,200
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.7 in
Height
56.5 in
107.3
176.3
110.6
185.2
176.3 in
Length
185.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.39 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CAHA
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 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
156 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
334 mi
Range
641 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
