The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,500
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 15) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.5 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
182.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.4 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
851 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
851 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data