The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.22 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
N55-R20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
925 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data