The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 71,700
€ 40,100
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi RS4 is 1.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi RS4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.7
71.5
76.1
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.7 in
Height
55.6 in
104
180.7
108.7
178.9
180.7 in
Length
178.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.28 %
General
Audi RS4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7 (8E)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BNS
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi RS4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 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 D3 Bi-Turbo
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
292 mi
Range
677 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
