The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
€ 52,000
€ 41,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 23.2 cm shorter, 8.7 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
1395
1739
1939
1427
1826
2040
1739 mm
Width
1826 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1395 mm
Height
1427 mm
2725
4471
2808
4703
4471 mm
Length
4703 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
14.45 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
237 bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
500 NM
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
337 mi
Range
603 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
