The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 67,900
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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 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 TSI (10 - 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 TSI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
8.78 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 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
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
604 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data