The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 32,500
Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 220
€ 52,000
 ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 32,500
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 Skoda Octavia RS 220 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia RS 220
ALPINA B3 S
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
71.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
184.4 in
Length
176 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS 220
ALPINA B3 S
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4215 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.36 %
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

Skoda Octavia RS 220
ALPINA B3 S
5E
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS 220
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
217 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 220
217 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 220
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS 220
ALPINA B3 S
152 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 220

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220
14.68 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS 220
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 220
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
337 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 220
485 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
Skoda Octavia RS 220
121.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS 220
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data