The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 69,700

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 ST 1.8 TSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.2
69.8
77.6
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.2 in
Height
55.5 in
104
183.7
110.6
182.2
183.7 in
Length
182.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.72 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3R
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
118 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
122 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
28.86 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
588 mi
Range
484 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft