The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 24,300
 SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo 1.8T
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8T.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
69.8
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
104
183.5
178.9 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.34 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
E90
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8T

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
186 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data