The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10)
€ 52,700
€ 25,700
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.8T.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
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 1.8T
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
E46
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.8T
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 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
160 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
537 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
537 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
