The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
€ 50,900
€ 24,300
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 19 cm shorter, 3.3 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8T.
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
1395
1739
1939
1430
1772
1972
1739 mm
Width
1772 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1972 mm
1395 mm
Height
1430 mm
2725
4471
2642
4661
4471 mm
Length
4661 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2642 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
E46
Generation
3R
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
148 bhp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
220 NM
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
9.97 kg/bhp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
334 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
