The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)

€ 47,200
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 37,700
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

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 7.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
186.1 in
Length
178.9 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.27 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CSWB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

 REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
17.38 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
111 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 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