The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 48,800
€ 28,900
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176
110.6
185.1
176 in
Length
185.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
602 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
602 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
