The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 38,500
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 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 8.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15)
110.6
185
176.3 in
Length
185 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.77 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CJCD, CMFB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
156 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
816 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
816 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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