The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 20,000
€ 48,800
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘ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 S.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S
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 S
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S
3R
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
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
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
580 mi
Range
359 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S
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
