The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 34,000
 Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.5 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
182.2 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
611 lb
15.84 %
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
F31
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
661 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
661 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS 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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.3 cu ft