The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi S4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 69,700

€ 57,700

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,700
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi S4 Avant.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.7
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
182.2
110.7
185.7
182.2 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.1 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
N55-R20
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
328 hp
Audi S4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
484 mi
Range
451 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
451 mi
Audi S4 Avant
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
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