The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 36,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.36 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
F31
Generation
B7
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 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 Touring
404 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
183 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
836 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft