The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS DSG (09 - 13)
€ 72,600

€ 31,000

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
55.5
71.3
79.2
57.2
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.5 in
Height
57.2 in
110.6
182.2
101.5
180.3
182.2 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.3 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
F31
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
188 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
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9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
466 mi
Range
444 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
444 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft