The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 75,800
€ 25,800
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
725 lb
18.47 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
187 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
405 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
