The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
€ 74,700

€ 37,300

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.68 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
295 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
188 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
18.74 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
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
460 mi
Range
954 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
153.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft