The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 57,300

€ 65,900

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S4 Avant is 1.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
56.2
69.8
76.1
57.7
71.5
79.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
57.7 in
104
180.6
108.7
178.8
180.6 in
Length
178.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B7 (8E)
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BBK
Engine Code
N54-K30
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.67 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
18 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi S4 Avant
292 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
253.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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