The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 32,500
 Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 220
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 8.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 220.
ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia RS 220
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
176 in
Length
184.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia RS 220
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4215 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.36 %
Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia RS 220
E46
Generation
5E
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
217 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 220

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia RS 220
165 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 220

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 220
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
485 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 220
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Skoda Octavia RS 220
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft