The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 48,800
€ 58,100
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi S4.
ALPINA B3 S
Audi S4
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
68.5 in
Width
69.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.9 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176
104
180.6
176 in
Length
180.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Audi S4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.55 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Audi S4
E46
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Audi S4
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
318 mi
Audi S4
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).
233 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
