The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 38,600

€ 58,600

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A4 2.7 TDI is 2.8 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %

General
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
187 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
19.69 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
631 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
631 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data