The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
644 lb
16.41 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
187 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data