The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 74,700
€ 34,000
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
71.3
79.2
59.7
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
110.6
182.4
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
13.66 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
188 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
409 mi
Range
720 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
409 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
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).
108 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
172.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
