The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,500
€ 58,100
€ 35,500
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 2.9 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
185.1
110.6
182.2
185.1 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.22 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
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)
CJEB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 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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20.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.73 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
611 mi
Range
703 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
611 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 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
