The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 71,700
€ 54,400
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 3.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.7 in
Height
54.9 in
104
180.7
107.3
176
180.7 in
Length
176 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 3.3
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.57 %
General
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 3.3
B7 (8E)
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 3.3
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BNS
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
337 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
219.8 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
