The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 59,700
€ 60,400
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi S4 Avant is 1.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.2
69.8
76.1
56.2
71.3
79.2
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.2 in
104
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.45 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BBK
Engine Code
N57-D30
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
318 mi
Range
656 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
656 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo 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).
111 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
233 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
