The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 35,400
€ 61,200
€ 35,400
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
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.07 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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)
CJEB
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 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
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
687 mi
Range
408 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
