The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 52,000
€ 28,700
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 29.6 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1395
1739
1939
1476
1832
2083
1739 mm
Width
1832 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1395 mm
Height
1476 mm
2725
4471
2786
4767
4471 mm
Length
4767 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.74 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
123 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
16 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
337 mi
Range
733 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
