The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
509 lb
13.54 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
991 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data