The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 54,400
€ 30,900
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
57
69.6
77.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
107.3
176
101.4
180.2
176 in
Length
180.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.48 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
337 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
