The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 57,900
€ 28,700
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56
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 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.19 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
400 mi
Range
733 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
94.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
