The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 58,800
€ 30,500
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56
71.5
79.3
57.5
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
178.9
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.4 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
177 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
64 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
17 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
400 mi
Range
991 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
