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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56
71.5
79.3
57
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
108.7
178.9
105.5
184.6
178.9 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4504 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.71 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
