The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 35,100
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
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 TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
178.9 in
Length
184.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4447 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.76 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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
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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
697 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
697 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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