The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 29,000
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
176 in
Length
180.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E46
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
600 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft