The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 64,200
€ 26,200
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
14.58 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
183 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
1012 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
