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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.6
71.5
79.3
57
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.9
105.5
184.6
178.9 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.52 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
5E
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
