The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 61,200
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
106.8
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.84 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
669 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data