The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
178.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.09 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
177 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
719 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data