The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)

€ 52,700
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 34,800
 Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
57.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)
105.5
184.6
176.3 in
Length
184.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4361 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.38 %
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
E46
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
18.11 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
634 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.3 cu ft