The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 47,200

€ 70,800

€ 47,200
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 3.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1427
1842
2022
1409
1811
2011
1842 mm
Width
1811 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1427 mm
Height
1409 mm
2820
4726
2810
4628
4726 mm
Length
4628 mm
2820 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2230 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.42 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CSWB
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
400 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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7.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.34 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
7.88 kg/bhp
4.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
61 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
784 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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