The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,900

€ 74,700

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.68 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
119 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.7 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
460 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
460 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft