The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 27,100
€ 72,900
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.9 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
27.75 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
569 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
569 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
134.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
