The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 74,700
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 36,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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 DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 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 DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.14 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
F31
Generation
B7
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
551 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1274 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft