The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 46,400
€ 48,800
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
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
185.1
107.3
176
185.1 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.42 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 B3 S
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CMUA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.27 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
505 mi
Range
359 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
505 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
206.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
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
