The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

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 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.92 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

 REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
630 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data