The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 24,300
 SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo 1.8T
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.1 inches shorter and 1.5 inches wider.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
69.8
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.8 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
104
183.5
182.4 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.12 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
F30
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.8T
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8T

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
185 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data