The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 50,900

€ 19,700

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 18.8 cm shorter, 7.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
1395
1739
1939
1461
1814
2017
1739 mm
Width
1814 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1395 mm
Height
1461 mm
2725
4471
2667
4659
4471 mm
Length
4659 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2667 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.09 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
E46
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.45 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
15.45 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
69 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
16 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
334 mi
Range
758 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
758 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
590 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L