The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 25,700
€ 52,700
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
57.2
69.8
77.6
54.7
68.5
76.3
69.8 in
Width
68.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.2 in
Height
54.7 in
104
183.7
107.3
176.3
183.7 in
Length
176.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3R
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 ST 1.8T
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
22.86 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
29 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
537 mi
Range
332 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
537 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
223.5 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
153.5 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
