The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 63,400
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
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
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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)
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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