The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 33,900

€ 69,700

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
185
110.6
182.2
185 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.01 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
141 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.17 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
833 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
833 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 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