The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 52,000
€ 20,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.6.
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.6
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
69.8
77.6
68.5 in
Width
69.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176
104
183.5
176 in
Length
183.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.41 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.6
E46
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.6
165 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
580 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
580 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
