The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 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 EcoFuel.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
1811
2011
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1431 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
2810
4632
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)
2712
4769
4632 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1705 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.04 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
660 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
190 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
3.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3.93 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
283 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data