The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 48,800
€ 35,400
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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
3406 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.14 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CJEB
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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
687 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
687 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).
108 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
