The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)
€ 61,800

€ 34,100

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 14.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1437
1817
2015
1448
1814
2017
1817 mm
Width
1814 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1437 mm
Height
1448 mm
2760
4545
2680
4689
4545 mm
Length
4689 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1932 kg

Weight Difference:
290 kg
16.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
181 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
380 NM
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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4.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.94 kg/bhp
8.09 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
58 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
58 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
384 mi
Range
634 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
590 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L