The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 60,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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. The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
185
108.7
178.8
185 in
Length
178.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.26 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
119 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.89 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
611 mi
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
121.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
