The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 42,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.36 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
912 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
174.3 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
174.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data