The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 31,600

€ 58,800

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 2.0 TDI e is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
ALPINA B3 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
185.2
108.7
178.9
185.2 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.76 %

General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAGB, CJCB
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
25.5 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
51 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
878 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
878 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
94.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
ALPINA B3 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