The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 63,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 40,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
178.8 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
516 lb
12.82 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
173 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
892 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 Touring
193.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft