The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 59,900

€ 40,000

€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.5 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182.2
110.6
185
182.2 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.14 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
N57-D30
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
171 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.59 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.18 lb/hp
18.59 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
690 mi
Range
753 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
690 mi
753 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
111 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft