The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 32,300

€ 64,200

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
56.6
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56.6 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.9
187.7 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
19.95 %

General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPC*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
774 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data