The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 35,000
€ 63,400
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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 1.1 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
57.7
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.05 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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)
CJEB
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
652 mi
Range
384 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
193.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
113.6 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 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
827 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
