The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
€ 54,400
€ 24,300
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8T.
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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 1.8T
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.44 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
E46
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
158 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Environmental Impact
219.8 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
219.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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
