The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 64,200

€ 30,900

€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1437
1817
2015
1447
1769
1969
1817 mm
Width
1769 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1437 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4545
2575
4578
4545 mm
Length
4578 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
15.1 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 bhp
168 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
540 NM
350 NM
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
183 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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4.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4.44 kg/bhp
8.87 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
391 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1350 L