The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.67 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
BMP
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
355 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
836 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data