The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,900
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
182.4 in
Length
180.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.61 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
F30
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft