The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 27,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F30
Generation
B7
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 BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 BlueMotion

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
1061 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data