The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
182.4 in
Length
191.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
F30
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
187 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
168 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
2219 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data