The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 60,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 37,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 TDI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.21 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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
N54-K20
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
175 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
22.14 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
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
741 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft