The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 36,400
Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) Audi A4 2.7 TDI
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 2.7 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.2 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
185.2 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.28 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
187 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
19.4 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
39 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
673 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
123.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data