The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
€ 48,800
€ 25,900
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
69.8
77.6
68.5 in
Width
69.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176
104
183.5
176 in
Length
183.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
596 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
