The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 72,900
€ 27,300
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1431
1811
2011
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1431 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4632
2712
4769
4632 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1473 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
232 kg
13.61 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
660 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
190 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
3.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3.93 kg/bhp
12.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
472 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
