The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 47,200

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
111
186.1
178 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.86 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
M47
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
642 mi
Range
784 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
784 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data