The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 50,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.2 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.28 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
586 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data