The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 33,700
 Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia RS 245
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 245.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 245
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 245 (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 Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 245 (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 245
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4193 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.29 %
Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 245
F30
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
242 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 245

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 245
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 245

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
12.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
457 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
457 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS 245
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft