The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 67,900

€ 33,300

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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
71.3
79.2
57.9
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
110.6
182.4
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
3382 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.03 %

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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
280 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
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
19.33 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
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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).
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
1226 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data