The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,300
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 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 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
187.9
178.8 in
Length
187.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.92 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
181 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
853 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft