The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 48,600
 Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) Audi A4 45 TDI
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 45 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 45 TDI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
111
186.1
178.9 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 45 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.81 %
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 45 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 45 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 45 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 45 TDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 45 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
693 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
693 mi
Audi A4 45 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data