The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 61,800
€ 46,300
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
185.2
178.9 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.76 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
384 mi
Range
593 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
