The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,100
 Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
1409
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1448
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
1814
2017
1811 mm
Width
1814 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1409 mm
Height
1448 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
2680
4689
4628 mm
Length
4689 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1907 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
245 kg
14.54 %
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
F30
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
227 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
350 NM
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

▶ REPLAY
4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
6.34 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L