The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 73,400

€ 77,600

€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 Avant is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.7 in
Height
56.3 in
104.4
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.25 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BNS
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
9.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
290 mi
Range
405 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
405 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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