The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 34,300
€ 50,900
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 1.4 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.2
72.5
79.6
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.2 in
Height
54.9 in
111
186.1
107.3
176
186.1 in
Length
176 in
111 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
General
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
B9 (8W)
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CVNA
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
20.78 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
633 mi
Range
334 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
633 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
