The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 61,200
€ 25,800
€ 61,200
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 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 BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56
71.5
79.3
57.9
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
108.7
178.9
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 BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.8 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
186 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 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
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 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
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
408 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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
181.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
