The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 67,900
€ 37,000
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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
185.2
182.4 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.05 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
188 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
490 mi
Range
631 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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
