The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 70,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.2 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
185.1
110.6
182.2
185.1 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.12 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
602 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
602 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
