The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 74,700
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
185 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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)
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
9.04 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
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
460 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
460 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft