The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 62,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 31,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.28 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

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
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
184 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
21.11 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
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft