The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 29,900
 Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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, 3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.7
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.4
79.4
68.5 in
Width
71.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
105.7
183.7
176.3 in
Length
183.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4374 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.05 %
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
*DFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
21.3 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
706 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
706 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.3 cu ft