The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 77,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 37,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
8.56 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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
N55-B30
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 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
185 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
22.14 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
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
741 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
444 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
159.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft