The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 67,900
€ 31,100
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.2
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
110.6
182.2
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 1.8 TFSI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.61 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
28.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
490 mi
Range
631 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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
