The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.51 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
188 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
946 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data