The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 58,800
€ 31,600
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
178.9
109.7
188
178.9 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.37 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
177 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
400 mi
Range
774 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
