The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 58,800
€ 71,700
€ 58,800
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 0.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
56
71.5
79.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178.9
104
180.7
178.9 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.63 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
E90
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
400 mi
Range
292 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
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).
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
185.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 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
