The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

€ 58,600
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 51,900
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches narrower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
182.4 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.31 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N57-D30
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
706 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data