The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,900
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18) Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.5 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)
111
186.1
182.2 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.69 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
DEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

 REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
654 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
78.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data