The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 46,300
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
178.9 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.76 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
593 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data