The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 72,900
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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.65 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
190 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 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
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data