The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 25,900
 SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
69.8
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
104
183.5
178.9 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.13 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
3R
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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
596 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data