The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,800
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
178.9 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.22 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
E90
Generation
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
174 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
774 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data