The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 26,800
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
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 2.0 TDI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.98 %
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 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
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
141 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
156 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
821 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
821 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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