The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 70,800
€ 32,300
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.5
71.3
79.2
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.2
109.7
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
19.95 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
190 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
774 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
