The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
€ 77,600
€ 38,600
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Touring DPF.
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
55.7
72.8
80.3
55.5
71.5
79.4
72.8 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.7 in
Height
55.5 in
110.7
185.8
108.7
178
185.8 in
Length
178 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
17.93 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CFSA
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.18 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
17.18 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
354 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
354 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
