The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16)
€ 50,900

€ 26,600

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.5
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
57.5 in
107.3
176
105
183.4
176 in
Length
183.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4083 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.81 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
E46
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
162 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
334 mi
Range
545 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
545 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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).
108 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft