The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 DSG (13 - 15)
€ 95,400

€ 35,400

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B5 is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B5
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
57.8
72.7
80.6
59.5
71.5
79.4
72.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.8 in
Height
59.5 in
113.7
190.6
108.6
190.3
190.6 in
Length
190.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.08 %

General
ALPINA B5
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
256 hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B5
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
25 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
354 mi
Range
401 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
401 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
176.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft