The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 43,100
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
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 DPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.81 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
186 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 DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
585 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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