The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 29,800
€ 58,800
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
56
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56 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 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.22 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
50 mpg
city
17 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
917 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
