The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.02 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data