The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI (12 - 12)
€ 69,800
€ 32,200
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
54.1
71.9
79.7
55.8
73
82.3
71.9 in
Width
73 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.1 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182.7
106.7
189.1
182.7 in
Length
189.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %
General
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
F32
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
404 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
9.22 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
659 mi
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
490 mi
659 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
144 kWh
125 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
