The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 28,700
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
105.7
183.9
182.4 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4193 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
944 lb
24.06 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
F30
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
187 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
690 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft