The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 50,900
€ 37,300
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 21.8 cm shorter, 7.5 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1395
1739
1939
1448
1814
2017
1739 mm
Width
1814 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1395 mm
Height
1448 mm
2725
4471
2680
4689
4471 mm
Length
4689 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2043 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.58 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E46
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
181 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
380 NM
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
54 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
54 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
16 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
334 mi
Range
657 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L
