The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
€ 70,800
€ 22,000
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.3
69.8
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.8 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.2
104
183.5
182.2 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.38 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
596 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
