The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 27,300
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
106.8
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
622 lb
16.08 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
174 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data