The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 28,600
€ 54,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
69.8
77.6
54.9
68.5
76.3
69.8 in
Width
68.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
104
183.5
107.3
176
183.5 in
Length
176 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.96 %
General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
3R
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
141 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
24.16 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
791 mi
Range
337 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
791 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
219.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
