The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 32,000

€ 72,900

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1476
1832
2083
1431
1811
2011
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1476 mm
Height
1431 mm
2786
4767
2810
4632
4767 mm
Length
4632 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
246 kg
14.43 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
434 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.36 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
61 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
894 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data