The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 48,200

€ 41,900

€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 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 D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.17 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
17.09 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
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
642 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
621 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).
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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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