The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
€ 69,700

€ 26,800

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
55.5
71.3
79.2
57.2
69.8
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.8 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.5 in
Height
57.2 in
110.6
182.2
104
183.7
182.2 in
Length
183.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.15 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
F31
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
484 mi
Range
588 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
588 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










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