The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
13.78 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
188 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
932 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft