The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 15)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 37,100
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 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 Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 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 1.8 TFSI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.29 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
664 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
664 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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