The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 61,200
€ 26,800
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 1.8 TSI is 4.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.13 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
596 mi
Range
408 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
181.9 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 S 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
