The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 47,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
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 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
178.8 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
6.75 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
181 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
13.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
562 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft