The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 44,400
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller 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 tiptronic (08 - 09)
71.9
80.3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
185.2 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.81 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
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 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)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
408 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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