The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 62,600
 Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S4 TDI
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S4 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi S4 TDI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
55.3
Blueprint Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
72.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
111.2
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi S4 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.34 %
Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi S4 TDI
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi S4 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 TDI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi S4 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
581 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
581 mi
Audi S4 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Audi S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data