The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 52,000
€ 41,200
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra.
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.2
72.5
79.6
68.5 in
Width
72.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
54.9 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176
111
186.1
176 in
Length
186.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.2 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
E46
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
DEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.01 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
23.01 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
60 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
13 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
337 mi
Range
638 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
638 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
80.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
