The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 57,900
€ 34,300
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
188
178 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.82 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
177 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
400 mi
Range
853 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
