The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 53,800
 ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 42,200
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 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
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 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
185 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.34 %
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CLAB
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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