The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 53,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 41,900
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 53,700
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 considerably. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI is 7.2 inches longer, an inch 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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
186 in
Length
178.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.64 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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)
CRTC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 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
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
14.56 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
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
680 mi
621 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft