The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 48,200
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
176.3 in
Length
185 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.61 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
642 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
642 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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