The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13)
€ 95,400
€ 28,000
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 S is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B5 S
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.6
71.5
79.4
72.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
108.6
190.5
190.6 in
Length
190.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4599 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
15.16 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
158 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
197 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
21.25 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
33 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
354 mi
Range
525 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
525 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
233 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).
134.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
134.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
