The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 63,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 34,700
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
70.2
78
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
106.7
188.9
180.3 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
8.76 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
805 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
388 mi
805 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
191.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data