The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 73,400
€ 52,700
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS4 Avant is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
55.7
71.5
76.1
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.7 in
Height
54.7 in
104.4
180.6
107.3
176.3
180.6 in
Length
176.3 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.88 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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 Avant
414 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
290 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
