The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (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.
€ 38,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.27 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
188 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
18.04 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
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
651 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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data