Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0vsAUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

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

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Alpina B3 Touring (G21)

3.0

462 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    462 hp
    345 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    602 km
    374 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
462hp345kW
450hp336kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
602km374mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,719mm186in
Width
2,068mm81in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,813mm111in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
61L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
249g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.05,000-7,000 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
14.4 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
462 hp
345 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0 has 12 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
1,795 kg
3,957 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 Touring (G21)3.0
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G21)3.03.9 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 0.8 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 Touring (G21)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 0.9 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 Touring (G21)3.0
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
602 km
374 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
570 km
354 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
462 hp
345 kW
3.9 s
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G21)3.0
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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 Touring (G21)3.0
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0 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 Touring (G21)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 Touring (G21)3.0
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
462 hp
345 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
602 km
374 mi
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
249 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 Touring (G21) 3.0AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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