The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 22,000
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
69.8
77.6
68.5 in
Width
69.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
104
183.5
176 in
Length
183.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

 REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
596 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data