The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI 4x4 (09 - 13)
€ 69,700

€ 26,100

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
55.5
71.3
79.2
59.7
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.2
101.4
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.86 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
F31
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
24.36 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
542 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
542 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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