The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 72,600
€ 36,200
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
55.5
71.3
79.2
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
59.7 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 1.8 TSI BMT
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.3 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
188 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
466 mi
Range
684 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
