The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 69,700
€ 28,300
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
71.3
79.2
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.2
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
13.89 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
188 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
484 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
