The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 28,300
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
106.8
187.8
178.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
16.05 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
181 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft