The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)

€ 40,900
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 50,600
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

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 S Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
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 S Touring
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.08 %
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CNHA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
187 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

 REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.22 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
353 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
833 mi
353 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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