The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,300
 Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
182.4 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4259 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.69 %
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
F30
Generation
5E
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
485 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft