The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 74,700
€ 44,400
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56.3
71.3
79.2
59.7
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
110.6
182.4
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 3.6 V6
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.38 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
F31
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
409 mi
Range
454 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
409 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
172.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
