The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 52,000

€ 31,700

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 21.8 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 7.5 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
1395
1739
1939
1470
1829
2003
1739 mm
Width
1829 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1395 mm
Height
1470 mm
2725
4471
2686
4689
4471 mm
Length
4689 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2686 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1487 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.47 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
NX
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*DST*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
148 bhp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
340 NM
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
10.05 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
76 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
76 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
337 mi
Range
756 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
756 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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).
76.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
600 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1555 L