The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 26,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 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.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (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 (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (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
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
745 lb
19.82 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
692 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data