The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 20,000

€ 61,200

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Exeo 1.6 is 4.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
69.8
77.6
56
71.5
79.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104
183.5
108.7
178.9
183.5 in
Length
178.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.8 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3R
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
580 mi
Range
408 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data