The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 63,400

€ 33,900

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
57.7
71.5
79.3
61
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
61 in
108.7
178.8
106.7
187.8
178.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.87 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
173 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft