The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 44,400
€ 47,800
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.2 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
185.2
107.3
176
185.2 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.84 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
577 mi
Range
362 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
204.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
