The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 45,000

€ 36,800

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D3 DPF
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.6 in
110.6
185.1
108.7
178
185.1 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D3 DPF
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.08 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D3 DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
ALPINA D3 DPF
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMUA
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.31 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
468 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
468 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
153.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data