The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 58,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 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
185.2
110.6
182.2
185.2 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.5 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
561 mi
Range
703 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 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
