The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 28,600
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
€ 52,000
 ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000

ⓘ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 S.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 13)
69.8
77.6
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
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
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 13)
104
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
183.5 in
Length
176 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.2 %
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
3R
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
141 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
129 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
24.16 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
337 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
791 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S
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