The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 40,500
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
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 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
185.1 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.2 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.26 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
43 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 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