The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
178.9 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.76 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
177 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
917 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data