The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI (09 - 13)
€ 65,900

€ 30,000

€ 65,900
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 Touring is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
57.7
71.5
79.3
57.1
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178.8
101.5
180.3
178.8 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.31 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
E91
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
181 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
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10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
19.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
600 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft