2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2005 Audi S4
To start off, both 2005 Alpina B3 and 2005 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2005 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B3 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
