The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 67,900
€ 26,200
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55.5
71.3
79.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.2
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.04 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
190 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
1012 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
