The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 50,900

€ 18,200

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
1395
1739
1939
1445
1769
1969
1739 mm
Width
1769 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1395 mm
Height
1445 mm
2725
4471
2575
4569
4471 mm
Length
4569 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.12 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
E46
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
101 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
148 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.32 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
13.32 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
334 mi
Range
432 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
432 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L