Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturbovsAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 (E90)

3.0i Biturbo

360 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2013
VS

AUDI S4 (B8)

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDManualSuperchargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
360hp268kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,717mm186in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
480L
Max trunk volume-
962L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
64L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturboAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V65,500-7,000 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
15.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
360 hp
268 kW
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo has 27 hp more than AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo4.9 s
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
618 km
384 mi
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboAUDIS4 (B8)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
618 km
384 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturboAUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S4 (B8) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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