The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 27,100
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
105
183.4
176 in
Length
183.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
3439 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.14 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
E46
Generation
5E
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
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 Green tec

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
158 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
690 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft