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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsAlpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022 3.0

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

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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022

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Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    269 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    586 km
    364 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
470hp350kW
495hp369kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
730Nm538lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
302 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
41.3s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
9.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
584km363mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,723mm186in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,827mm72in
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
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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) Facelift 2022 3.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 20223.05,000-7,000 rpm2,500-4,500 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)Facelift 20223.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
9.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
302 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
133 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)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 has 25 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: 25 hp (19 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)Facelift 20223.0
730 Nm
538 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)Facelift 20223.0
1,955 kg
4,310 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)Facelift 20223.0
302 km/h
188 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)Facelift 20223.03.7 s

Although Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 has more power, AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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)Facelift 20223.0
584 km
363 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)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
3.7 s
302 km/h
188 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)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 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)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 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
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)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
470 hp
350 kW
495 hp
369 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
586 km
364 mi
584 km
363 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
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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
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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