The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 46,300
€ 61,800
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56.6 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.76 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.79 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
35 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
593 mi
Range
384 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
593 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
193.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
137.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
