The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 31,200
€ 54,400
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.2 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
185.2
107.3
176
185.2 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
141 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
24 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
762 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
762 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
