The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 37,200
€ 52,700
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 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 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.41 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGLC
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
816 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
816 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
