The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,100
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)
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 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)
105.5
184.6
182.4 in
Length
184.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4259 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.69 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)

General

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

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
187 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
634 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft