The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,800
€ 62,600
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA D3 DPF is 9.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi S4 TDI.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4 TDI
55.6
71.5
79.3
55.3
72.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
178
111.2
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
882 lb
21.51 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
M47
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 TDI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 TDI
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
642 mi
Range
581 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
581 mi
Audi S4 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
