The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 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 TSI (10 - 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 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.56 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
N54-K20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
604 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data