The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 61,800
€ 32,600
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
56.6
71.5
79.3
58.1
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
108.7
178.9
109.7
187.7
178.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.66 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
174 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
384 mi
Range
917 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
