The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 28,900

€ 61,200

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.9
80.3
56
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56 in
110.6
185.1
108.7
178.9
185.1 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %

General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.12 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
602 mi
Range
408 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
602 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data