The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,200
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.84 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
185 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data