The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,600

€ 72,900

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1449
1814
2017
1431
1811
2011
1814 mm
Width
1811 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1449 mm
Height
1431 mm
2680
4685
2810
4632
4685 mm
Length
4632 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1487 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
1978 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
218 kg
12.79 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5E
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 bhp
434 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
380 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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8.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.22 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
61 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
675 mi
Range
472 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
675 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
94.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
491 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data