The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 34,600
€ 67,900
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.1
110.6
182.4
185.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.1 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
141 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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25.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
25.57 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
743 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
743 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
