The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 24,300

€ 75,800

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Exeo 1.8T is 1.1 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104
183.5
110.6
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.12 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3R
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 1.8T
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
449 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data