The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 72,900
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.09 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
836 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data