2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2000 Audi A4
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B3 and 2000 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2000 Audi A4. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A4.
Because 2000 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A4. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2000 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B3 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
