The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 54,400
€ 24,100
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.9
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.9 in
107.3
176
101.4
179.9
176 in
Length
179.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.58 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
337 mi
Range
712 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
712 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
