The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 60,400
€ 59,700
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
57.1
71.5
79.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.8
104
180.6
178.8 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.73 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
E91
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 S4 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
339 hp
Audi S4 Avant
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
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10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
395 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
318 mi
Audi S4 Avant
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).
233 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








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























