The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 60,800
€ 32,700
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
54.9
70.2
78
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 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
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.46 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.15 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
596 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
403 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
183.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 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
941 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
