The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 39,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 5.3 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 Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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 Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.26 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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
Rear-wheel drive
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
190 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 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
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
912 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data