The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 62,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.47 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
184 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
954 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft