The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 80,700
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) Audi RS4 Avant
€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700

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 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.3
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
73.5
79.6
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
73.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.3 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
111.3
188.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
188.3 in
Length
182.2 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.23 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

 REPLAY
8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
484 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft