The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 44,900
 Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A4 40 TDI
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A4 40 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 40 TDI
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
72.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
111
187.5
178.9 in
Length
187.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 40 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.4 %
Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 40 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 40 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 40 TDI
183 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
19.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
736 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
736 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data