The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
€ 38,600

€ 48,200

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI.
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
55.5
71.5
79.4
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.5 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
185
178 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.24 %

General
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
M47
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
197 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
302 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
17.18 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
39 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
502 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
632 mi
502 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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