The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,900
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1447
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1769
1969
1817 mm
Width
1769 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1422 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2575
4578
4545 mm
Length
4578 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.42 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
168 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
350 NM
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
8.87 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
570 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1350 L