The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 69,700
€ 30,900
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.14 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 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
188 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 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
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
27.75 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
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
484 mi
Range
894 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
