The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,300
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
105.5
184.6
182.2 in
Length
184.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4504 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
11.63 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
F30
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
657 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft