The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 47,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT 4MOTION 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 TSI BMT 4MOTION 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 TSI BMT
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.03 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
562 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft