The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 31,300
 Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
105.5
184.6
178.9 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4160 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.68 %
Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft