The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 26,200
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 75,800
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
15.77 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
187 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 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
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
1012 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data