The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 72,600
€ 34,900
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
71.3
79.2
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
864 lb
21.24 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
183 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
466 mi
Range
719 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
