The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 26,900

€ 53,800

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI 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 S Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S 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 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3R
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
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
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
118 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
122 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
29.24 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
870 mi
Range
332 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
870 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









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