The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 46,700

€ 63,900

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,900
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
72.5
79.6
56.3
71.3
79.2
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
111
186
110.6
182.4
186 in
Length
182.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.23 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
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)
CSWB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
762 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
633 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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