The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,700
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
105.5
183.9
182.2 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4469 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
9.96 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
F30
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
670 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
670 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft