The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 30,400

€ 52,000

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF 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 S.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
ALPINA B3 S
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 DPF
ALPINA B3 S
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.58 %

General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
ALPINA B3 S
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
141 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
ALPINA B3 S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
24 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
34 mpg
city
13 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 DPF
762 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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 DPF
109.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
ALPINA B3 S
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