The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
€ 43,400
€ 50,600
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.5 in
Height
54.7 in
110.6
185.2
107.3
176.3
185.2 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.42 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CALA
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
473 mi
Range
353 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
353 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
