The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 62,600

€ 57,900

€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S4 TDI is 9.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi S4 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.3
72.7
79.6
56
71.5
79.3
72.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.3 in
Height
56 in
111.2
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.56 %

General
Audi S4 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S4 TDI
342 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S4 TDI
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi S4 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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11.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
11.99 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
38 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
581 mi
Range
400 mi
Audi S4 TDI
581 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
185.7 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
127.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 TDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data