The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,300
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
178.9 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.07 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
654 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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