The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,300
 Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 57,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
178 in
Length
184.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4259 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.95 %
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
485 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
185.7 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
185.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft