The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 75,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
15.77 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1012 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
