The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 11)
€ 50,900
€ 27,700
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
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
107.3
176
104
183.5
176 in
Length
183.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.2 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 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
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
141 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
24.16 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
334 mi
Range
750 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
750 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
