The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 63,800
€ 30,600
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
55.5
70.2
78
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.3
106.7
188.9
180.3 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.75 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
388 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
191.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
