The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
€ 75,800

€ 30,000

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 2.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
56.3
71.3
79.2
57
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182.4
101.5
180.2
182.4 in
Length
180.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.27 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 RS
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
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
187 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
405 mi
Range
444 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
444 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft