The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 18,200

€ 48,800

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
1445
1769
1969
1395
1739
1939
1769 mm
Width
1739 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1445 mm
Height
1395 mm
2575
4569
2725
4471
4569 mm
Length
4471 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.24 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
1Z
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
148 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
114 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
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13.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.82 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
13.32 kg/bhp
4.82 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
36 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
432 mi
Range
359 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
432 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
206.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
440 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data