The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.07 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data