The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI (13 - 15)
€ 63,400

€ 31,300

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 Touring is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
57.7
71.5
79.3
57.2
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.2 in
108.7
178.8
105.5
184.4
178.8 in
Length
184.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb

Weight Difference:
745 lb
18.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
E91
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
173 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
18.11 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
384 mi
Range
675 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
675 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft










38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.3 cu ft