The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 44,500
€ 58,600
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A4 40 TDI is 3.7 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
Audi A4 40 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.2
71.3
79.2
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
111
186.1
110.6
182.4
186.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 40 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
Audi A4 40 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 40 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DESA, DETA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 40 TDI
187 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi A4 40 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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19.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
19.45 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 40 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
47 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
721 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
721 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 40 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
