The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 67,900
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat GTE.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.97 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
188 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
138 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
23 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
1827 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data