The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring (08 - 10)
€ 73,400

€ 39,500

€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi RS4 Avant is 1.8 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.7
71.5
76.1
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.7 in
Height
57.1 in
104.4
180.6
108.7
178.8
180.6 in
Length
178.8 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.97 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Avant
414 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.98 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
16.98 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
43 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
290 mi
Range
689 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
689 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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