The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 30,900
€ 48,800
€ 30,900
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 RS TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 10.7 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
1447
1769
1969
1395
1739
1939
1769 mm
Width
1739 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1447 mm
Height
1395 mm
2575
4578
2725
4471
4578 mm
Length
4471 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.68 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
1Z
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
139 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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8.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.82 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.87 kg/bhp
4.82 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
570 mi
Range
359 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 RS TDI
123.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
