The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19)
€ 47,800
€ 33,700
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 245.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 245
54.9
68.5
76.3
57
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
107.3
176
105.5
184.6
176 in
Length
184.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 245
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4193 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.75 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 245
E46
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
242 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 245
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
12.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
362 mi
Range
457 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
457 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Environmental Impact
204.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 245
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
