The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 26,200
€ 67,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.08 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1012 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
