The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 60,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 33,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.47 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
175 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
821 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft