The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 74,700

€ 62,500

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.6
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
110.6
182.4
111.2
186.8
182.4 in
Length
186.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.68 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
F31
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
349 hp
Audi S4 Avant
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
11.05 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
460 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
468 mi
Audi S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
153.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft