The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 32,500
€ 52,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23.2 cm longer, 8.7 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
1427
1826
2040
1395
1739
1939
1826 mm
Width
1739 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1427 mm
Height
1395 mm
2808
4703
2725
4471
4703 mm
Length
4471 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.95 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
135 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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9.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
9.65 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
561 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
