The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 80,700

€ 41,900

€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.3
73.5
79.6
57.1
71.5
79.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.3 in
Height
57.1 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 D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.67 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DECA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 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
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 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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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
409 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
621 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
1168 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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