The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 60,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 31,900
 Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 1.5 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
79.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
180.3
178.8 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.44 %
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
E91
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
175 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 Touring
187.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft