The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 41,300
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
€ 53,800
 ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (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 TFSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
185.2 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CAEB, CDNC
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
147 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
17.81 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
510 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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