The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 77,600
€ 45,200
€ 77,600
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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 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
56.3
71.3
79.2
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.4
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 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F31
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)
8-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)
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 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
185 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 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
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
405 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
405 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
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
174.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
