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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
178.9 in
Length
180.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.43 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft