The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 71,700
 Audi RS4 (05 - 07) Audi RS4
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.7
Blueprint Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
71.5
76.1
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
104
180.7
178.9 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.71 %
Audi RS4 (05 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
E90
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
292 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data