The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 64,300
€ 52,700
€ 64,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 Avant TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Audi S4 Avant TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
55.4
72.7
79.6
54.7
68.5
76.3
72.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.4 in
Height
54.7 in
111.2
187.8
107.3
176.3
187.8 in
Length
176.3 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
18.17 %
General
Audi S4 Avant TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S4 Avant TDI
342 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant TDI
516 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Audi S4 Avant TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant TDI
12.25 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi S4 Avant TDI
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
332 mi
Audi S4 Avant TDI
572 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
223.5 kWh
Audi S4 Avant TDI
129.6 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
296 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
