The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 75,800
€ 29,800
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
79.2
58.1
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
110.6
182.4
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
741 lb
18.88 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
187 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
449 mi
Range
917 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
