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 9.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176
110.6
185.2
176 in
Length
185.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
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
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
