The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 25,900
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI is 4.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
69.8
77.6
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
104
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
183.5 in
Length
178.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.13 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 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 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
596 mi
Range
400 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
400 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).
185.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 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
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data