The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 58,800

€ 37,300

€ 58,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 14.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1422
1817
2015
1448
1814
2017
1817 mm
Width
1814 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1422 mm
Height
1448 mm
2760
4545
2680
4689
4545 mm
Length
4689 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2043 kg

Weight Difference:
94 kg
5.71 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
181 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
380 NM
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
54 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
54 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
400 mi
Range
657 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
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
185.7 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
590 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L