The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 28,500

€ 95,400

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B5
57.8
73.4
80
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.4 in
Width
72.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
191.4
113.7
190.6
191.4 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B5
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4511 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.43 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B5
3V
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
*DCZ*
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
118 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B5
128 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
28.03 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
49 mpg
city
13 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1000 mi
Range
354 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
1000 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
233 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
ALPINA B5
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
17.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










49.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data