The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 56,200
€ 44,000
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 40 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
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 40 TDI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.53 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
156 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
14 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
334 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
565 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
