The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 28,200
€ 95,400
€ 28,200
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B5.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
59.5
71.5
79.4
57.8
72.7
80.6
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.5 in
Height
57.8 in
108.6
190.3
113.7
190.6
190.3 in
Length
190.6 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
11.6 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
3T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*CDA*
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
136 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 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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22.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22.15 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
466 mi
Range
354 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
466 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
151.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 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
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
