The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 40,000
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
176 in
Length
185.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.17 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
715 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
715 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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