The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 47,200
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,200
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, an inch 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 quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
186.1 in
Length
178 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.94 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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)
CSWB
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 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
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
400 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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 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
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data