Car comparison

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAlpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0

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

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0

  • 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 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
Power
470hp350kW
462hp345kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
300 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
45.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,719mm186in
Width
1,866mm73in
2,068mm81in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,831mm111in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,619mm64in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,572mm62in
Trunk volume
495L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
59L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V65,900-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.05,000-7,000 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
10.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
300 km/h
186 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
209 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
470 hp
350 kW
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
462 hp
345 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 has 8 hp more than Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
1,865 kg
4,112 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
300 km/h
186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V63.7 s
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.03.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0: 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
586 km
364 mi
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
602 km
374 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
470 hp
350 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
462 hp
345 kW
3.9 s
300 km/h
186 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
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

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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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

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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
3.9 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)3.0
Power
470 hp
350 kW
462 hp
345 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
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
Range score
586 km
364 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 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
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) 3.0

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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