The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 75,800
€ 30,100
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
15.62 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
187 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
630 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
