The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 57,700
€ 56,200
€ 57,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 Avant is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
55.7
71.9
80.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.7 in
Height
54.7 in
110.7
185.7
107.3
176.3
185.7 in
Length
176.3 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.69 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
328 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
12.27 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
28 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
451 mi
Range
334 mi
Audi S4 Avant
451 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
221.6 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
159.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
