The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 44,100

€ 72,600

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘ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 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
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.52 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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)
DETA
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
187 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 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
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
19.63 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
784 mi
Range
466 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
784 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 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