The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
178.8 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
9.86 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Touring
395 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
181 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
821 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft