The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
€ 60,400

€ 46,100

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 Touring is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.1
71.5
79.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.8
110.6
185.2
178.8 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.69 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
N54-K20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
395 mi
Range
552 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft