The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 52,000
€ 71,700
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi RS4.
ALPINA B3 S
Audi RS4
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.9 in
Height
55.7 in
107.3
176
104
180.7
176 in
Length
180.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Audi RS4
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.2 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Audi RS4
E46
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Audi RS4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Audi RS4
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
337 mi
Range
292 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
