The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 40,000
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
110.6
185
182.2 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.88 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
18.59 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
753 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
753 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft