The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 37,700
€ 44,900
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
72.5
79.6
55.6
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
111
186.1
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
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
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.56 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
799 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 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
