The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
€ 36,400
€ 37,700
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.6 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 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.46 %
General
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
187 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
19.4 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
39 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
673 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
673 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
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).
111 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
123.4 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
