The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 71,700

€ 70,800

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS4 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.7
71.5
76.1
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55.5 in
104
180.7
110.6
182.2
180.7 in
Length
182.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.71 %

General
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7 (8E)
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BNS
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
292 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data