The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 58,800
€ 44,300
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
56
71.5
79.3
57.3
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
178.9
109.9
187.7
178.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.48 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
177 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
138 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
17 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
400 mi
Range
1827 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
