The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 67,900
€ 60,600
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.3
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
182.4
111.2
186.8
182.4 in
Length
186.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
349 hp
Audi S4
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
490 mi
Range
480 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
480 mi
Audi S4
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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
