The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 38,100
€ 52,000
€ 38,100
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 TFSI ultra is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B3 S
56.2
72.5
79.6
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.2 in
Height
54.9 in
111
186.1
107.3
176
186.1 in
Length
176 in
111 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B3 S
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B3 S
B9 (8W)
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CVKB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
187 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B3 S
149 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
17.16 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
41 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
588 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
588 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
108 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 TFSI ultra
108 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
