The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 58,100
€ 30,500
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
71.3
79.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.2
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.98 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
173 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
703 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
