The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 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 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.3
73.5
79.6
55.5
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
111.3
188.3
110.6
182.2
188.3 in
Length
182.2 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DECA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 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