The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 53,000
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 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 SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
187.9
182.4 in
Length
187.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.06 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
183 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
16.46 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
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
695 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft