The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
€ 61,200

€ 30,000

€ 61,200
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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
56
71.5
79.3
57
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.9
101.5
180.2
178.9 in
Length
180.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.55 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
E90
Generation
1Z
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 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
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
186 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 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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9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
408 mi
Range
444 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
444 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
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).
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
181.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft