The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,200
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 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 SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
178.8 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N54-K30
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft