The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,600
€ 58,800
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
72.5
79.6
56
71.5
79.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56 in
111
186.1
108.7
178.9
186.1 in
Length
178.9 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.86 %
General
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CVNA
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
21.6 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
633 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
633 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
