The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,900

€ 69,700

€ 42,900
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 3.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
72.5
79.6
55.5
71.3
79.2
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
55.5 in
111
186
110.6
182.2
186 in
Length
182.2 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.13 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B9 (8W)
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)
DEUA
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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 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
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
24.73 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
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
565 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 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
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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