The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 52,000
€ 41,700
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.57 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
3197 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
261 bhp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
330 NM
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
330 NM
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
6.34 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
337 mi
Range
485 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
