The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (07 - 11)
€ 72,900
€ 30,300
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
185.2
182.4 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.9 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
409 mi
Range
569 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
