The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,300
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
178.9 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.29 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
593 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data