The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 36,500
 Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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 2.7 TDI DPF
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.83 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
156 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
651 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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