The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 42,200

€ 65,900

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI is 6.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.7
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
185
108.7
178.8
185 in
Length
178.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.45 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
767 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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