The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 60,400
€ 33,100
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57.1
71.5
79.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178.8
109.7
187.7
178.8 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.04 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
175 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
395 mi
Range
917 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
917 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
