2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Alpina D3 and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina D3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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, 2007 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | D3 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
