The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 22,900
 SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 1.1 inches shorter and 1.5 inches wider.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
69.8
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.8 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
104
183.5
182.4 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.56 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
187 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
596 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data