The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 40,100
€ 58,100
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi S4.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.9
104
180.6
178.9 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.08 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N47-D20
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
318 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
233 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
