The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 40,100
€ 31,600
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
55.6
71.5
79.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.6 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
178.9
109.7
187.7
178.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.36 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
632 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
92.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
