The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 50,600
€ 33,900
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.7 in
Height
56.5 in
107.3
176.3
110.6
185.2
176.3 in
Length
185.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.38 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
CAHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
21 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
353 mi
Range
721 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
353 mi
721 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
210.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
