The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 20,000
€ 54,400
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
69.8
77.6
54.9
68.5
76.3
69.8 in
Width
68.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
104
183.5
107.3
176
183.5 in
Length
176 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 3.3
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.22 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 3.3
3R
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 3.3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
580 mi
Range
337 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
219.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
