The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
178.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
11.73 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
183 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
912 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data