The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 32,700
€ 64,200
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
185.2
108.7
178.9
185.2 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.26 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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)
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 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
183 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 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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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.97 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
523 mi
Range
391 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
523 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
144 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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
144 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 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
