The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
1395
1739
1939
1445
1769
1969
1739 mm
Width
1769 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1395 mm
Height
1445 mm
2725
4471
2575
4569
4471 mm
Length
4569 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.41 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
138 bhp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
320 NM
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.25 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.82 kg/bhp
10.25 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
26 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
359 mi
Range
645 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
645 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L