The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

€ 50,600
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 48,400
 Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
59.1
Blueprint Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
72.4
79
68.5 in
Width
72.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
54.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.8
176.3 in
Length
185.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.24 %
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
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 Touring
301 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
21 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
353 mi
Range
560 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
353 mi
560 mi
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
146.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
210.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft