The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 59,700
€ 56,200
€ 59,700
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
56.2
69.8
76.1
54.7
68.5
76.3
69.8 in
Width
68.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.2 in
Height
54.7 in
104
180.6
107.3
176.3
180.6 in
Length
176.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.93 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
E46
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BBK
Engine Code
S52-B33
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 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
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 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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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
318 mi
Range
334 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
233 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
233 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
475 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
