The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 31,900
 Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.4 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 AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
79.5
68.5 in
Width
69.6 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
180.3
176.3 in
Length
180.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.2 %
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
E46
Generation
1Z
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 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
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 Touring
276 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
156 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
20.27 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
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft