The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 29,600
 SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
69.8
77.6
68.5 in
Width
69.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
104
183.7
176.3 in
Length
183.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
168 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
763 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
763 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft