The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 60,400
€ 35,000
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 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
185
110.6
182.4
185 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CJEB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
652 mi
Range
656 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
656 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
111 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
113.6 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
