The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 53,700
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700

ⓘ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 Touring is 7.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186
178.8 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
181 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
14.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
680 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft