The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 36,800
€ 58,100
€ 36,800
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 DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi S4.
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
104
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.97 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
M47
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
318 mi
Audi S4
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).
233 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
