The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 43,400

€ 63,400

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182.2
185.2 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.52 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CALA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
473 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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