The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 64,200
€ 25,400
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.6
71.5
79.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.9
106.8
188.8
178.9 in
Length
188.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.94 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
183 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
