The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 72,600
€ 31,600
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
55.5
71.3
79.2
59.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
59.1 in
110.6
182.2
109.7
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.3 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
188 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
466 mi
Range
965 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
78.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
