The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (19 - 20)
€ 69,700

€ 43,000

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.2
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.2 in
110.6
182.4
105.5
184.6
182.4 in
Length
184.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4623 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.06 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJG*
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
186 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.71 lb/hp
19.28 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
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
657 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
657 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).
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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft












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