The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 61,800
€ 60,600
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 7.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
56.6
71.5
79.3
55.3
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
178.9
111.2
186.8
178.9 in
Length
186.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.84 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
349 hp
Audi S4
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
384 mi
Range
480 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
480 mi
Audi S4
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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
