The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,200

€ 59,900

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
185
110.6
182.2
185 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.18 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
11.18 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
767 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
690 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
111 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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