The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 67,900
€ 43,200
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.16 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
490 mi
Range
454 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
