The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 60,600
€ 47,800
€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.8 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Audi S4
ALPINA B3 3.3
55.3
72.5
79.6
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.3 in
Height
54.9 in
111.2
186.8
107.3
176
186.8 in
Length
176 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
ALPINA B3 3.3
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.95 %
General
Audi S4
ALPINA B3 3.3
B9 (8W)
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
ALPINA B3 3.3
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CWGD
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S4
349 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S4
369 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Audi S4
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Audi S4
10.77 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi S4
31 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
480 mi
Range
362 mi
Audi S4
480 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
204.5 kWh
Audi S4
142.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
