The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 24,100
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
101.4
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.52 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
712 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
712 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft