The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 58,100
€ 26,800
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 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
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.2
109.7
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.87 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
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 turbocharger
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
173 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
24.5 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
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
703 mi
Range
692 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
692 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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1197 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
