The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 28,100
 Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
101.5
180.2
178.9 in
Length
180.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.22 %
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
183 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
455 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft