The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 67,900
€ 35,500
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
185.1
182.4 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.34 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
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
CJEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.73 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
20.73 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
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
490 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
611 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 6b (NEFZ)
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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
