The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 61,200
€ 31,600
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56
71.5
79.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178.9
109.7
187.7
178.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
15.69 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E90
Generation
B8
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 ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
186 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
408 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
