The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 80,700

€ 63,400

€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS4 Avant is 9.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.3
73.5
79.6
57.7
71.5
79.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.3 in
Height
57.7 in
111.3
188.3
108.7
178.8
188.3 in
Length
178.8 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.91 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DECA
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
409 mi
Range
384 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
193.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft