The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 38,500

€ 69,700

€ 38,500
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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches 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
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 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 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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)
CJCD, CMFB
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
148 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
186 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.77 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
816 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
816 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 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
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft