The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 30,900

€ 64,200

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is 3.3 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1447
1769
1969
1437
1817
2015
1769 mm
Width
1817 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1437 mm
2575
4578
2760
4545
4578 mm
Length
4545 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
15.1 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1Z
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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8.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.44 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.87 kg/bhp
4.44 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
570 mi
Range
391 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
189.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data