The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.16 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
186 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
946 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data