The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 61,800

€ 22,200

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178.9
101.4
179.9
178.9 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
384 mi
Range
645 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
645 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft