The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 52,700
€ 23,800
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.2
69.8
77.6
68.5 in
Width
69.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.7 in
Height
57.2 in
107.3
176.3
104
183.7
176.3 in
Length
183.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
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
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
588 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
588 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
