The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 28,900
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
€ 52,000
 ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 28,900
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 TFSI 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 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12)
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 TFSI (11 - 12)
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 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
3R
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
152 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
596 mi
Range
337 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
596 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data