The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 29,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3181 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
17.55 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
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
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
128 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
25.86 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
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
719 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
719 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).
96.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1272 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft