The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
€ 56,200
€ 80,700
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,700
ⓘ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 12 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi RS4 Avant.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
54.7
68.5
76.3
55.3
73.5
79.6
68.5 in
Width
73.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.7 in
Height
55.3 in
107.3
176.3
111.3
188.3
176.3 in
Length
188.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.95 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
156 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
8.89 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
334 mi
Range
409 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
409 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
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
