The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 32,800
€ 53,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.5 in
Height
54.7 in
110.6
185
107.3
176.3
185 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.81 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
119 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.89 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
611 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
121.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
