The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 46,700

€ 65,900

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
72.5
79.6
57.7
71.5
79.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
111
186
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 B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.97 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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)
CSWB
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
10.02 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
53 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
48 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
762 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft