The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 74,700
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 39,500
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.92 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 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
188 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
15.75 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
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
641 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft