The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 22,000
€ 70,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘ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 SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
69.8
77.6
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
104
183.5
110.6
182.2
183.5 in
Length
182.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.38 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3R
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
596 mi
Range
472 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
