The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 47,200
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

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 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
186.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.77 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CSWB
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
449 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data