The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 31,900
€ 95,400
€ 31,900
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 1.8 TSI is 0.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4491 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.26 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
3V
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
*CJS*
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
178 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
18.39 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
684 mi
Range
354 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
684 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
233 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
113.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 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
